Exodus 40:37
What does Exodus 40:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 40:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000but if the cloud was not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901but if the cloud was not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But while the cloud was there, they made no move till it was taken up.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and if the cloud go not up then they journey not, until the day of its going up:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And if the cloud were not taken up, then they did not journey until the day that it was taken up.
Context
v.36And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys:
v.37This passage
v.38For the cloud of Jehovah was upon the tabernacle by day, and there was fire therein by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 31:15
My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
- Numbers 9:19
And when the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of Jehovah, and journeyed not.
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