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Exodus 40:38-1953 kjv — 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…

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"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 40:38-1953, King James Version

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Exodus 40 — Context

35

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.

36

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

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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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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 40:38-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:38-1953 say?
Exodus 40:38-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Exodus 40:38-1953 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:38-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verses 38–1953.
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 40:38-1953.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:38-1953 in?
Exodus 40:38-1953 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 40:38-1953?
Exodus 40:38-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” 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.
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