Nehemiah 9:12

12 "And with a pillar of cloud ¹You led them by day, And with a pillar of fire by night To light for them the way In which they were to go.

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Nehemiah 9:12 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 9:12

Moreover, thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar,
&c.] The Israelites, to shelter them from the heat of the sun in a dry and barren wilderness:

and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way
wherein they should go;
through a trackless desert, see ( Exodus 13:21 Exodus 13:22 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Nehemiah 9:12 In-Context

10 "Then You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, Against all his servants and all the people of his land; For You knew that they acted arrogantly toward them, And made a name for Yourself as it is this day.

11 "You divided the sea before them, So they passed through the midst of the sea on dry ground; And their pursuers You hurled into the depths, Like a stone into raging waters.

12 "And with a pillar of cloud You led them by day, And with a pillar of fire by night To light for them the way In which they were to go.

13 "Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments.

14 "So You made known to them Your holy sabbath, And laid down for them commandments, statutes and law, Through Your servant Moses.

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1. Exodus 13:21, 22

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Nehemiah 9:12 Meaning and Commentary

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