Exodus 40:37 kjv — But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

King James Version

"But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up."

— Exodus 40:37, King James Version

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“but if the cloud was not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up. ”
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“but if the cloud wasn't taken up, then they didn't travel until the day that it was taken up.”
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“but if the cloud was not lifted up, then they would not journey further until the day it was lifted up.”
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“But while the cloud was there, they made no move till it was taken up.”
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“But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.”
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Exodus 40 — Context

Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys:

But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

For the cloud of the Lord was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.

Exodus 40:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:37 say?

Exodus 40:37 in the King James Version reads: “But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.”

Where is Exodus 40:37 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 37.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 40:37.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:37 in?

Exodus 40:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 40:37?

Exodus 40:37 reads (KJV): “But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 40:37 kjv — But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

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