Exodus 40:35

Verse

Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

So that Moses was not able to go into the Tent of meeting, because the cloud was resting on it, and the House was full of the glory of the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

If it hung over, they remained in the same place.

Free Bible Version

Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud remained on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Moses could not enter into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, because the cloude abode thereon, and the glorie of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

Moses [Drawn out] was not able to enter into the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud stayed on it, and the kavod Yahweh ·weighty glory of He sustains breathing· filled the tabernacle.

Translation for Translators

Because that light was very bright, Moses/I was not able to enter the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and because Yahweh's glory filled the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Moses wasn’t able to enter into the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud stayed on it, and Yahweh’s glory filled the tabernacle.

Young's Literal Translation

and Moses hath not been able to go in unto the tent of meeting, for the cloud hath tabernacled on it, and the honour of Jehovah hath filled the tabernacle.

Context

The Cloud and the Glory

³⁴Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.³⁵Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

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Summary

In Exodus 40:35, the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, signifying His presence among His people. This divine manifestation demonstrated God's faithfulness in dwelling with the Israelites as He had promised. The visible cloud of glory served as a tangible reminder of God's guidance, protection, and provision for His chosen nation. It also symbolized the holiness and majesty of God, inspiring reverence and awe among the Israelites. The tabernacle became a sacred space where God's glory dwelt, fostering a deep sense of connection and worship for the Israelites.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation--How does this circumstance show the incapacity of man, in his present state, to look upon the unveiled perfections of the Godhead! Moses could not endure the unclouded effulgence, nor the sublimest of the prophets (Isa 6:5). But what neither Moses nor the most eminent of God's messengers to the ancient church through the weakness of nature could endure, we can all now do by an exercise of faith; looking unto Jesus, who reflected with chastened radiance the brightness of the Father's glory; and who, having as the Forerunner for us, entered within the veil, has invited us to come boldly to the mercy seat. While Moses was compelled, through the influence of overwhelming awe, to stand aloof and could not enter the tabernacle, Christ entered into the holy place not made with hands; nay, He is Himself the true tabernacle, filled with the glory of God, ever with the grace and truth which the Shekinah typified. What great reason we have to thank God for Jesus Christ, who, while He Himself was the brightness of the Father's glory, yet exhibited that glory in so mild and attractive a manner, as to allure us to draw near with confidence and love into the Divine Presence!