Deuteronomy 31:15
Deuteronomy 31:15 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.
And the LORD appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a cloud: and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the tabernacle.
And Jehovah appeared in the Tent in a pillar of cloud: and the pillar of cloud stood over the door of the Tent.
And the Lord was seen in the Tent in a pillar of cloud resting by the door of the Tent.
The Lord appeared there at the tent in a pillar of cloud. The cloud stood at the entrance to the tent.
And the Lord appeared in the Tabernacle, in the pillar of a cloude: and the pillar of the cloude stoode ouer the doore of the Tabernacle.
and Jehovah is seen in the tent, in a pillar of a cloud; and the pillar of the cloud standeth at the opening of the tent.
The LORD appeared in the Tent in a pillar of cloud, and the pillar of cloud stood over the Tent’s door.
And the LORD appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a cloud; and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the tabernacle.
And the Lord appeared there in the pillar of a cloud, which stood in the entry of the tabernacle.
There Yahweh appeared to them/us in a pillar of cloud, and that cloud was close to the door of the tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 31:15
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Deuteronomy 31:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּרָ֧א
יְהוָ֛ה
בָּ/אֹ֖הֶל
בְּ/עַמּ֣וּד
עָנָ֑ן
וַ/יַּעֲמֹ֛ד
עַמּ֥וּד
הֶ/עָנָ֖ן
עַל
פֶּ֥תַח
הָ/אֹֽהֶל
וַ/יֵּרָ֧א
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בָּ/אֹ֖הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
בְּ/עַמּ֣וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Prep | N-ms
עָנָ֑ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
N-ms
וַ/יַּעֲמֹ֛ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַמּ֥וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-ms
הֶ/עָנָ֖ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Art | N-ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פֶּ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
הָ/אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 31:15
וַ/יֵּרָ֧א
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בָּ/אֹ֖הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
בְּ/עַמּ֣וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
עָנָ֑ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.
Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.
וַ/יַּעֲמֹ֛ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
עַמּ֥וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
הֶ/עָנָ֖ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.
Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פֶּ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
הָ/אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 31:15
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Context — God Commissions Joshua
13Then their children who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
14Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.
15Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent.
16And the LORD said to Moses, “You will soon rest with your fathers, and these people will rise up and prostitute themselves with the foreign gods of the land they are entering. They will forsake Me and break the covenant I have made with them. 17On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 40:38 | For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys. |
| 2 | Psalms 99:7 | He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them. |
| 3 | Exodus 33:9–10 | As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. |
Deuteronomy 31:15 Summary
In Deuteronomy 31:15, God appears at the Tent of Meeting in a pillar of cloud, showing His presence and power. This reminds us that God is always with us, guiding and leading us, just as He did with the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21-22). The pillar of cloud standing over the entrance to the Tent of Meeting also highlights the importance of worship and sacrifice in our relationship with God (Exodus 33:7-11). As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged to seek God's presence and guidance in our own lives, just as Moses and Joshua did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the pillar of cloud in Deuteronomy 31:15?
The pillar of cloud represents God's presence and guidance, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22, where it led the Israelites through the wilderness. In Deuteronomy 31:15, it signifies God's presence at the Tent of Meeting, where He is about to commission Joshua.
Why did God appear at the tent in a pillar of cloud?
God appeared in a pillar of cloud to demonstrate His power and authority, as well as to provide a visual reminder of His covenant with the Israelites, as mentioned in Exodus 24:15-18 and Numbers 12:5.
What is the relationship between the pillar of cloud and the Tent of Meeting?
The pillar of cloud stood over the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, indicating that God's presence was closely tied to the place of worship and sacrifice, as described in Exodus 33:7-11 and Numbers 9:15-23.
How does this verse relate to the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua?
Deuteronomy 31:15 sets the stage for the transition of leadership, as God commissions Joshua in the presence of Moses, ensuring a smooth transfer of authority, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 31:14 and Numbers 27:18-23.
Reflection Questions
- What does the pillar of cloud represent in my life, and how can I recognize God's presence and guidance?
- How can I, like Moses and Joshua, be attentive to God's presence and leading in my life, especially in times of transition or uncertainty?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's power and authority, as demonstrated in the pillar of cloud?
- How can I apply the principles of leadership transition, as seen in Moses and Joshua, to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 31:15
And the Lord appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of cloud,.... As he was wont to do, see Exodus 33:9; in which cloud there was a lustre, a brightness, a glory visible, which showed that he was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 31:15
And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 31:15
15. the Lord appeared … in a pillar of cloud] With LXX (except for a few cursive MSS) omit in the Tent: as the v. goes on to say, the pillar stood over against the door of the Tent. Also it is probable that appeared is an emendation (by the change of one letter) for the more anthropomorphic came down, which we find in E, Exodus 33:9, Numbers 11:25; Numbers 12:5. On this verse, Deuteronomy 31:23 follows immediately (see below).
Sermons on Deuteronomy 31:15
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True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materia |
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(Exodus) Exodus 40:34-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Exodus and how it opens in gloom in the brickyards of Egypt but closes in glory. The presence of the Lord is seen in the tabernac |
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Principles of Divine Sovereign by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing God's purpose in our lives. He highlights the need to prioritize God's will over personal inter |
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The Holy God by Charles Ryrie | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and his disobedience to God. Despite Moses' plea to enter the promised land, God tells him that he will not be able to cros |
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The Voice of the Lord in the Cloud by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes that the voice of the Lord continues to speak to believers through the clouds of their experiences, much like He did in the past with the cloudy pillar. |