Numbers 10:34
Numbers 10:34 in Multiple Translations
And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp.
And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp.
And the cloud of Jehovah was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp.
And by day the cloud of the Lord went over them, when they went forward from the place where they had put up their tents.
The cloud of the Lord was above them during day as they moved on from the camp.
And the cloude of the Lord was vpon the by day, when they went out of the campe.
and the cloud of Jehovah [is] on them by day, in their journeying from the camp.
The cloud of the LORD was over them by day, when they set forward from the camp.
And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp.
The cloud also of the Lord was over them by day when they marched.
The cloud sent by Yahweh was over them every day.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:34
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Numbers 10:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/עֲנַ֧ן
יְהוָ֛ה
עֲלֵי/הֶ֖ם
יוֹמָ֑ם
בְּ/נָסְעָ֖/ם
מִן
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֶֽה
וַ/עֲנַ֧ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Conj | N-ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עֲלֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
יוֹמָ֑ם
yôwmâm
H3119
by day
Adv
בְּ/נָסְעָ֖/ם
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֶֽה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:34
וַ/עֲנַ֧ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
Conj | 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.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
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.
בְּ/נָסְעָ֖/ם
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַֽ/מַּחֲנֶֽה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Art | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:34
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- Numbers 10:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 10:34
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:34
- Sermons on Numbers 10:34
Context — From Sinai to Paran
32If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”
33So they set out on a three-day journey from the mountain of the LORD, with the ark of the covenant of the LORD traveling ahead of them for those three days to seek a resting place for them.
34And the cloud of the LORD was over them by day when they set out from the camp.
35Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.” 36And when it came to rest, he would say: “Return, O LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 105:39 | He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Numbers 9:15–23 | On 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. It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire. Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out. Sometimes the cloud remained over the tabernacle for only a few days, and they would camp at the LORD’s command and set out at the LORD’s command. Sometimes the cloud remained only from evening until morning, and when it lifted in the morning, they would set out. Whether it was by day or by night, when the cloud was taken up, they would set out. Whether the cloud lingered for two days, a month, or longer, the Israelites camped and did not set out as long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle; but when it was lifted, they would set out. They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command; they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses. |
Numbers 10:34 Summary
[The cloud of the LORD was a special sign of God's presence and guidance for the Israelites, and it was with them as they traveled through the wilderness. This reminds us that God is always with us and wants to guide us, just as He guided the Israelites (as seen in Psalms 48:14 and Isaiah 58:11). The cloud of the LORD symbolized God's care and protection, and we can trust that He will take care of us too, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34. By following God's leading and trusting in His presence, we can move forward in faith and confidence, knowing that He is always with us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cloud of the LORD in Numbers 10:34?
The cloud of the LORD represents God's presence and guidance, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22, where it led the Israelites through the wilderness, and in Numbers 9:15-23, where it indicated when the Israelites should move or stay.
How did the Israelites know when to set out from the camp?
The Israelites knew when to set out from the camp because the cloud of the LORD, which was over them by day, would lift and move, signaling them to follow, as described in Numbers 9:17-23.
What does the cloud of the LORD symbolize in the Bible?
The cloud of the LORD symbolizes God's glory, presence, and protection, as seen in Exodus 24:15-18, where it covered Mount Sinai, and in Isaiah 4:5-6, where it is a symbol of God's shelter and protection for His people.
How does the concept of the cloud of the LORD relate to our lives today?
Just as the cloud of the LORD guided and protected the Israelites, we can trust that God is always with us and guiding us, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5-6, where He says He will never leave or forsake us.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to have God's presence guiding me, and how can I be more aware of His presence in my life?
- How can I trust in God's guidance, just as the Israelites trusted in the cloud of the LORD, when faced with uncertain decisions or circumstances?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, follow God's leading and move forward in faith, even when the path ahead is unclear?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of God's presence and guidance in my daily life, and how can I apply the lessons from Numbers 10:34 to my own spiritual journey?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:34
And the cloud of the LORD was upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 10:34
And by night too, as was expressed before. So we must learn to compare places of Scripture, and to supply the defects of one out of another, as we do in all authors.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:34
34. the cloud of Jehovah was over them] This appears to mean ‘over the Tabernacle’ as it was carried in the line of march, in which case the passage is from P and is the continuation of Num 10:28. The expression ‘cloud of Jehovah’ occurs elsewhere only in Exodus 40:38 , but that is perhaps a wrong reading for ‘the cloud was’ (éִ ?äְ ?éֶ ?ä). See below on Numbers 14:14.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 10:34
34. The cloud… was upon them — Or, above them. This may be interpreted in two ways: (1.) The pillar at its upper extremity may have floated back, spreading out as a protecting shade over the whole
Sermons on Numbers 10:34
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Our Daily Homily - Nehemiah by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of Nehemiah's role as a cupbearer, illustrating how God can use humble individuals for great purposes. Nehemiah's heartfelt prayers and tears |
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Nehemiah 9 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the character of God as revealed in Nehemiah 9, highlighting His righteousness, mercy, and faithfulness to His people. The chapter recounts the Israelites' s |
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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 |