Numbers 9:16 cpdv — This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire. "

— Numbers 9:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 9 — Context

13

But if any man was both clean, and not on a journey, and yet he did not observe the Passover, that soul shall be exterminated from among his people, because he did not offer the sacrifice to the Lord in its time. He shall bear his sin.

14

Likewise, the sojourner and the newcomer, if they are among you, shall observe the Passover to the Lord according to its ceremonies and justifications. The same precept shall be with you, as much for the newcomer as for the native.”

15

And so, on the day when the tabernacle was raised, a cloud covered it. But over the tabernacle, from evening until morning, there was, as it seemed, the appearance of fire.

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This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire.

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And when the cloud that was protecting the tabernacle had been taken up, then the sons of Israel advanced forward, and in the place where the cloud had remained standing, there they made camp.

18

Upon the order of the Lord they advanced, and upon his order they fixed the tabernacle. All the days during which the cloud was standing over the tabernacle, they remained in the same place.

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And if it happened that it remained for a long time over it, the sons of Israel kept the night watches of the Lord, and they did not advance,

Numbers 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 9:16 say?
Numbers 9:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire. ”
Where is Numbers 9:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 9, verse 16.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 9:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 9:16 in?
Numbers 9:16 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 Numbers 9:16?
Numbers 9:16 reads (CPDV): “This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire. ” 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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