Numbers 9:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire.

American Standard Version (1901)

So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Bible in Basic English

And so it was at all times: it was covered by the cloud, and by a light as of fire by night.

Free Bible Version

It was always like this. The cloud covered the Tabernacle during the day and at night it looked like fire.

King James (Authorized) Version

So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night.

One Unity Resource Bible

So it was continually. The cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It continued that way. The cloud covered the tabernacle and appeared like fire at night.

Noah Webster Bible

So it was always; the cloud covered it by day , and the appearance of fire by night.

World English Bible

So it was continually. The cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Young's Literal Translation

so it is continually; the cloud covereth it, also the appearance of fire by night.

Context

The Cloud above the Tabernacle

¹⁵On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. ¹⁶It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire.¹⁷Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp.

Summary

This verse describes the guidance of the Lord in the form of a cloud that covered the tabernacle by day and appeared like fire by night. The Israelites were to follow the movement of the cloud, indicating when they should set out on their journey or camp. This divine presence symbolized God's leading and protection over His people throughout their wilderness wanderings, emphasizing the importance of obedience and reliance on His direction. The cloud's movements served as a visible reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, guiding the Israelites in their daily decisions and travels.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle,.... Or went up from it, higher than it was before, yet not out of sight, but hung as it were hovering in the air over the tabernacle, but at some distance from it; this was done by the Lord himself: then after that the children of Israel journeyed; as soon as they saw the cloud moving upwards, the Levites took down the tabernacle, and each took their post assigned them in the carriage of it, and the priests blew their trumpets mentioned in Num 10:2, and the whole camp moved and marched on in their journey: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel pitched their tents; when it stopped and remained without any motion, it was a signal to the children of Israel to stop also, and to set up the tabernacle, and pitch their tents about it by their standards, and according to the order of encampment which had been given them.

Numbers 9:16

The Cloud above the Tabernacle

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire.

American Standard Version (1901)

So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Bible in Basic English

And so it was at all times: it was covered by the cloud, and by a light as of fire by night.

Free Bible Version

It was always like this. The cloud covered the Tabernacle during the day and at night it looked like fire.

King James (Authorized) Version

So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night.

One Unity Resource Bible

So it was continually. The cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It continued that way. The cloud covered the tabernacle and appeared like fire at night.

Noah Webster Bible

So it was always; the cloud covered it by day , and the appearance of fire by night.

World English Bible

So it was continually. The cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Young's Literal Translation

so it is continually; the cloud covereth it, also the appearance of fire by night.