Numbers 9:17

What does Numbers 9:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Numbers 9:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And whenever the cloud was taken up from over the Tent, then after that the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel encamped.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle, then after that the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel pitched their tents.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And whenever the cloud was taken up from over the Tent, then after that the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel encamped.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And whenever the cloud was taken up from over the House, then the children of Israel went journeying on; and in the place where the cloud came to rest, there the children of Israel put up their tents.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And according to the going up of the cloud from off the tent and afterwards do the sons of Israel journey; and in the place where the cloud doth tabernacle, there do the sons of Israel encamp;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when the cloud that covered the tabernacle was taken up, then the children of Israel marched forward: and in the place where the cloud stood still, there they camped.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when the cloud rose from the tent, then the children of Israel journeyed; and at the place where the cloud stood still, there the children of Israel encamped.

Context

v.16So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

v.17This passage

v.18At the commandment of Jehovah the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of Jehovah they encamped: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they remained encamped.

Cross references

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

  • Numbers 10:11

    And it came to pass in the second year, in the second month, on the twentieth day of the month, that the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle of the testimony.

  • Psalms 80:1

    Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; Thou that sittest above the cherubim, shine forth.

  • Exodus 33:14

    And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

  • John 10:9

    I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture.

  • John 10:3

    To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

  • Psalms 73:24

    Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.

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