Numbers 10:34

34 The cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp.

Numbers 10:34 in Other Translations

34 And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp.

34 And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day, whenever they set out from the camp.

34 As they moved on each day, the cloud of the LORD hovered over them.

34 The Cloud of God was above them by day when they marched from the camp.

34 Meanwhile, the cloud of the Lord was over them by day when they set out from the camp.

Numbers 10:34 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 10:34

And the cloud of the Lord [was] upon them by day
Not only upon the tabernacle, and upon the ark particularly, but it spread itself in journeying over the whole body of the people, and therefore said to be a covering to them from the heat of the sun, ( Psalms 105:39 ) ; as well as it was a guide unto them, and a token of the divine Presence with them, see ( Isaiah 4:5 ) ;

when they went out of the camp;
or out of the place of their encampment, when they removed from Sinai; and appears from, hence that it was in the daytime.

Numbers 10:34 In-Context

32 If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”

33 So they set out from the mountain of the LORD and traveled for three days. The ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them during those three days to find them a place to rest.

34 The cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp.

35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses said, “Rise up, LORD! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.”

36 Whenever it came to rest, he said, “Return, LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel.”

Cross References

• 1. Numbers 9:15-23