Exodus 40:35

What does Exodus 40:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 40:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of meeting, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of meeting, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So that Moses was not able to go into the Tent of meeting, because the cloud was resting on it, and the House was full of the glory of the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Moses hath not been able to go in unto the tent of meeting, for the cloud hath tabernacled on it, and the honour of Jehovah hath filled the tabernacle.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

If it hung over, they remained in the same place.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Moses could not enter into the tent of meeting, for the cloud abode on it, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

Context

v.34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

v.35This passage

v.36And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Leviticus 16:2

    and Jehovah said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the veil, before the mercy-seat which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy-seat.

  • 2 Chronicles 7:2

    And the priests could not enter into the house of Jehovah, because the glory of Jehovah filled Jehovah’s house.

  • 1 Kings 8:11

    so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah filled the house of Jehovah.

  • Revelation 15:8

    And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and none was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels should be finished.

  • Isaiah 6:4

    And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

  • 2 Chronicles 5:13

    it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, saying, For he is good; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever; that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of Jehovah,

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