Exodus 13:22
Exodus 13:22 in Multiple Translations
Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.
He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
the pillar of cloud by day, and the pillar of fire by night, departed not from before the people.
The pillar of cloud went ever before them by day, and the pillar of fire by night.
The pillar of cloud during the day and the pillar of fire at night were always in front of the people.
He tooke not away the pillar of ye cloude by day, nor the pillar of fire by night from before the people.
He removeth not the pillar of the cloud by day, and the pillar of the fire by night, [from] before the people.
the pillar of cloud by day, and the pillar of fire by night, didn’t depart from before the people.
He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
There never failed the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, before the people.
The tall cloud did not leave them. It was always in front of them, as a bright white cloud in the daytime and like a fire at night.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 13:22
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Exodus 13:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
לֹֽא
יָמִ֞ישׁ
עַמּ֤וּד
הֶֽ/עָנָן֙
יוֹמָ֔ם
וְ/עַמּ֥וּד
הָ/אֵ֖שׁ
לָ֑יְלָה
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
הָ/עָֽם
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יָמִ֞ישׁ
mûwsh
H4185
to remove
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עַמּ֤וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-ms
הֶֽ/עָנָן֙
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Art | N-ms
יוֹמָ֔ם
yôwmâm
H3119
by day
Adv
וְ/עַמּ֥וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Conj | N-ms
הָ/אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Art | N-cs
לָ֑יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
N-ms
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
הָ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 13:22
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָמִ֞ישׁ
mûwsh
H4185
"to remove"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To remove means to take something away or depart from a place. This word can be used literally or figuratively, and is often translated as cease or depart. It implies a sense of separation.
Definition: 1) to depart, remove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to depart 1a2) to remove 1a3) to be removed (of inanimate objects) 1b) (Hiphil) to remove, depart
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: cease, depart, go back, remove, take away. See also: Exodus 13:22; Isaiah 46:7; Psalms 55:12.
עַמּ֤וּד
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.
הֶֽ/עָנָן֙
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.
יוֹמָ֔ם
yôwmâm
H3119
"by day"
Adv
The word 'yomam' means 'by day' or 'daily', and is used in the Bible to describe actions or events that happen during the daytime. It can also refer to the daytime itself, as opposed to the nighttime. This word is used to emphasize the daily nature of certain activities or routines.
Definition: adv 1) by day, in the daytime subst 2) daytime
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: daily, (by, in the) day(-time). See also: Exodus 13:21; Psalms 32:4; Psalms 1:2.
וְ/עַמּ֥וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Conj | 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.
הָ/אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Art | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
לָ֑יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הָ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Exodus 13:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 13:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 13:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 13:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 13:22
- Sermons on Exodus 13:22
Context — The Pillars of Cloud and Fire
20They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness.
21And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night.
22Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.
Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 121:5–8 | The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. |
| 2 | Revelation 10:1 | Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. |
Exodus 13:22 Summary
Exodus 13:22 tells us that the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire, which represented God's presence, stayed with the Israelites at all times, guiding and reassuring them. This reminds us that God is always with us, just as He promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Matthew 28:20. We can trust in His presence and guidance, even when we cannot see or understand His ways, and remember that He is always with us to provide comfort and strength. Just like the Israelites, we can look to God's presence in our lives and trust in His faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire in Exodus 13:22?
The pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire were tangible representations of God's presence and guidance for the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 13:21, and served as a reminder of His promise to be with them always, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:6.
Why did the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire not leave its place before the people?
The pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire remained with the Israelites to provide constant guidance and reassurance, demonstrating God's faithfulness and commitment to His people, as emphasized in Hebrews 13:5.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's presence in our lives today?
Just as the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire were ever-present with the Israelites, God's presence is always with believers today, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5, providing comfort, guidance, and strength in times of need.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience with the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire?
The Israelites' experience teaches us to trust in God's presence and guidance, even when we cannot see or understand His ways, and to remember that He is always with us, as stated in Isaiah 43:2 and Psalm 23:4.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's presence and guidance in your life, and how has it shaped your trust in Him?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of God's constant presence in your daily life, and how can you remind yourself of His faithfulness?
- What are some times when you have felt God's presence and guidance, and how did it impact your decisions and actions?
- How can you cultivate a deeper sense of awareness and appreciation for God's presence in your life, and what practices can help you stay focused on His guidance and reassurance?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 13:22
He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day,.... It always appeared in the daytime, and was a guide and shelter: nor the pillar of fire by night, [from] before the people; this continued till
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 13:22
And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: The Lord went before them - by a
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
Whilst they continued in the wilderness, and had need of such direction.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
Exodus 13:22 He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, [from] before the people.Ver. 22. He took not away.] This is reckoned, as well it might, for a great mercy, by those holy Levites in Nehemiah 9:19. The Romans’ Vibilia was but an imaginary deity; and her help in this kind a mere fancy.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
(22) He took not away.—Comp. Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:16; Numbers 10:34. The cloud probably disappeared at Abel-shittim (Numbers 33:49).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 13:22
Verse 22. He took not away the pillar of the cloud] Neither Jews nor Gentiles are agreed how long the cloud continued with the Israelites. It is very probable that it first visited them at Succoth, if it did not accompany them from Rameses; and that it continued with them till they came to the river Jordan, to pass over opposite to Jericho, for after that it appears that the ark alone was their guide, as it always marched at their head. See Joshua 3:10-11, c. But others think that it went no farther with them than Mount Hor, and never appeared after the death of Aaron. We may safely assert that while it was indispensably necessary it continued with them, when it was not so it was removed. But it is worthy of remark that the ark of the covenant became its substitute. While a miracle was necessary, a miracle was granted when that was no longer necessary, then the testimony of the Lord deposited in the ark was deemed sufficient by Him who cannot err. So, under the Gospel dispensation, miracles were necessary at its first promulgation; but after that the canon of Scripture was completed, the new covenant having been made, ratified by the blood of the Lamb, and published by the Holy Spirit, then God withdrew generally those outward signs, leaving his word for a continual testimony, and sealing it on the souls of believers by the Spirit of truth. It is also worthy of remark that the ancient heathen writers represent their gods, in their pretended manifestations to men, as always encompassed with a cloud; Homer and Virgil abound with examples of this kind: and is it not very probable that they borrowed this, as they did many other things in their mythologic theology, from the tradition of Jehovah guiding his people through the desert by means of the cloud, in and by which he repeatedly manifested himself? 1.
EXTRAORDINARY manifestations and interpositions of providence and grace should be held in continual remembrance. We are liable to forget the hole of the pit whence we were digged, and the rock whence we were hewn. Prudence and piety will institute their anniversaries, that the merciful dealings of the Lord may never be forgotten. The passover and the feast of unleavened bread, by an annual commemoration, became standing proofs to the children of Israel of the Divine origin of their religion; and are supporting pillars of it to the present day. For when a fact is reported to have taken place, and certain rites or ceremonies have been instituted in order to commemorate it, which rites or ceremonies continue to be observed through succeeding ages, then the fact itself, no matter how remote the period of its occurrence may have been, has the utmost proofs of authenticity that it is possible for any fact to have; and such as every person pretending to reason and judgment is obliged to receive.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 13:22
22. departed not] The tense used expresses what was habitual (cf. Exodus 33:7-11). The marg. is not necessary: cf. Exodus 33:11 Heb.
Sermons on Exodus 13:22
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A Call to Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of faith and the need to challenge, commit, and obligate oneself to God. He references the story of Joshua in the Bible, wher |
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How Satan Destroys a Church - Part 1 (Guard Your Garden) by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a hunter encountering a bear and how they negotiate their desires. He then goes on to talk about his experiences and travels, whic |
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The Spiritual Watch by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of keeping our hearts diligently, as they are the source of life and the seat of our thoughts, desires, and actions. He emphasizes the d |
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Jesus the Keeper by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound truth that the Lord is our keeper, urging young disciples to trust in God's ability to preserve and protect them. He draws from Psalm 121 and |
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Kept by the Power of God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares the powerful story from 2 Kings 6, illustrating how the prophet Elisha was kept by the power of God amidst the threats from the Syrian army. Despite being su |
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Psalm 17 by Henry Law | F. B. Meyer, Andrew Murray, and A. J. Gordon delve into the profound truths of Romans 6:11, emphasizing the believer's death to sin and life in Christ. They discuss the sensitivity |
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The Home-Bird by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the secret place of the Almighty, contrasting those who merely pay courtesy-calls to God with those who have a deep, inti |