Psalms 78:14
Psalms 78:14 in Multiple Translations
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.
In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
In the day-time also he led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire.
In the daytime he was guiding them in the cloud, and all through the night with a light of fire.
He led them with a cloud by day, and by night with a light of fire.
In the day time also hee led them with a cloude, and all the night with a light of fire.
And leadeth them with a cloud by day, And all the night with a light of fire.
In the daytime he also led them with a cloud, and all night with a light of fire.
In the day-time also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.
He led them by a bright cloud during the day and by a fiery light during the night.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:14
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Psalms 78:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּנְחֵ֣/ם
בֶּ/עָנָ֣ן
יוֹמָ֑ם
וְ/כָל
הַ֝/לַּ֗יְלָה
בְּ/א֣וֹר
אֵֽשׁ
וַ/יַּנְחֵ֣/ם
nâchâh
H5148
to lead
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בֶּ/עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Prep | N-ms
יוֹמָ֑ם
yôwmâm
H3119
by day
Adv
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הַ֝/לַּ֗יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Art | N-ms
בְּ/א֣וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Prep | N-cs
אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:14
וַ/יַּנְחֵ֣/ם
nâchâh
H5148
"to lead"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To lead or guide is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also imply transporting people into exile or as colonists. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Exodus and 1 Kings, to describe leadership and migration.
Definition: 1) to lead, guide 1a) (Qal) to lead, bring 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, guide
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 5:9.
בֶּ/עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
Prep | 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.
יוֹמָ֑ם
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/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ֝/לַּ֗יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Art | 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.
בְּ/א֣וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Prep | N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 78:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:14
- Sermons on Psalms 78:14
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
12He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.
13He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall.
14He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.
15He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. 16He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 105:39 | He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night. |
| 2 | Exodus 14:24 | At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. |
| 3 | Exodus 13:21–22 | And 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. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 9:19 | You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go. |
| 5 | Exodus 40:35–38 | 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. Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. 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. |
| 6 | Nehemiah 9:12 | You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel. |
Psalms 78:14 Summary
This verse tells us that God led the Israelites through the wilderness with a cloud by day and a light of fire by night, showing us that He is always with us and guiding us. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's presence and provision in our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. God's guidance is not just for the Israelites, but for all of His people, and we can seek His direction and trust in His goodness. By looking to God's Word and seeking His Spirit, we can experience His guidance and provision in our lives, just like the Israelites did in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cloud by day and the light of fire by night in Psalms 78:14?
The cloud and the fire represent God's guidance and presence with His people, as seen in Exodus 13:21 and Numbers 9:15-23, where God led the Israelites through the wilderness.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Psalms 78?
Psalms 78:14 is part of a larger narrative that recounts God's faithfulness to His people, despite their rebellion and disobedience, as seen in Psalms 78:1-72, and is reminiscent of God's covenant promises in Deuteronomy 29:1-29.
What can we learn from God's guidance of the Israelites in the wilderness?
We can learn that God is always with us, guiding and providing for us, even in the most difficult circumstances, as seen in Isaiah 58:11 and Matthew 28:20.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
Just as God guided the Israelites, He guides us through His Word and His Spirit, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and John 16:13, and we can trust in His presence and provision in our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has guided you in your life, and how have you responded to His guidance?
- How can you trust in God's presence and provision, even when you are facing difficult circumstances?
- What does this verse teach you about God's character, and how can you apply that to your relationship with Him?
- In what ways can you seek God's guidance and direction in your life, and how can you be more attentive to His leading?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:14
In the daytime also he led them with a cloud,.... Which was in the form of a pillar, and went before them, and the Lord in it, and directed their way, and protected them from heat; see Exodus 13:21
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:14
Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:14
A cloud; which was very comfortable, both for a shadow from the scorching heat of the climate and season, and for a companion and director in their journey.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:14
Psalms 78:14 In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.Ver. 14. In the daytime also he led them with a cloud] This cloud not only conducted them, but also compassed them in on every side, both to keep them from the parching heat of the sun, and to save them from the sight and violence of their enemies, Exodus 13:21. A figure of God’ s guidance of his Church, and protection over the same, Isaiah 4:5 Nehemiah 9:9.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:14
14. And he led them with the cloud by day (cp. Exodus 13:21), as a shepherd leads his flock (Psalms 78:53; Psalms 77:20).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:14
In the day-time also he led them with a cloud - That is, the cloud was the visible symbol of his presence, and its movements determined the way in which they were to go.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:14
14. He led them—See Psalms 105:39
Sermons on Psalms 78:14
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(Exodus) Exodus 14:17-25 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and the role of God in their deliverance. He emphasizes that God forced the Egyptians to pur |
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(Exodus) Exodus 14:26-31 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the miraculous nature of the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea. He highlights that this event was a demonstration of God's power and a fulf |
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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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Either Pentecost or Holocaust by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of God leading the children of Israel through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. He |
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The Holiness of God - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the word of God and the need to regain a sense of reverence for the holy. The sermon references the book of Revelation, sp |
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Ever-Present Help in the Time of Trouble by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a conversation with God. He highlights the fact that God is always near and ready to listen and deliver us from trou |
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Genesis #03 Ch. 1:3-19 Let Light Be by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of a hologram and how it relates to our understanding of God's creation. He explains that a hologram is like a window into a small |