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and fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/105.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/105.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He spread out a cloud as a covering, And fire to illumine by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to illumine by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to illumine by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/105.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to give light by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/105.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD spread a cloud as a covering [by day], And a fire to illumine the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/105.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and gave a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/105.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and gave a fire to light up the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/105.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/105.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God hid them under a cloud and guided them by fire during the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/105.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/105.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He spread out a cloud as a protective covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/105.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God put a cloud over his people and a fire at night to give them light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/105.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He spread out a cloud for a cover, and fire for light at night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/105.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/105.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He spread out a cloud for a cover, and provided a fire to light up the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/105.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/105.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/105.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/105.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has spread a cloud for a covering, "" And fire to enlighten the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/105.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to enlighten the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/105.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for covering, and fire to lighten the night.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/105.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for their protection, and fire to give them light in the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/105.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 104:39>He spread a cloud for their protection, and a fire, to give them light through the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/105.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud out as a cover, and made a fire to light up the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/105.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light by night.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/105.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He spread a cloud to shade them, and fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/105.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He spread a cloud before them and it shaded them, and fire to give light in the night.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/105.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He spread a cloud for a screen; And fire to give light in the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/105.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He spread out a cloud for a covering to them, and fire to give them light by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/105-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13261" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Tell of His Wonders</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: pā·raś (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">He spread</a> <a href="/hebrew/6051.htm" title="6051: ‘ā·nān (N-ms) -- A cloud mass, cloud. From anan; a cloud, i.e. The nimbus or thunder-cloud.">a cloud</a> <a href="/hebrew/4539.htm" title="4539: lə·mā·sāḵ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A covering, screen. From cakak; a cover, i.e. Veil.">as a covering</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: wə·’êš (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">and a fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/215.htm" title="215: lə·hā·’îr (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be or become light. A primitive root; to be luminous.">to light up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: lā·yə·lāh (N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">the night.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19-20</a></span><br />And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-38</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Numbers 9:15-23</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-12.htm">Nehemiah 9:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5-6</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15-17</a></span><br />For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. / ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-10.htm">Exodus 16:10</a></span><br />And as Aaron was speaking to the whole congregation of Israel, they looked toward the desert, and there in a cloud the glory of the LORD appeared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-14.htm">Numbers 14:14</a></span><br />And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a></span><br />who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-7.htm">Psalm 99:7</a></span><br />He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept His decrees and the statutes He gave them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.</p><p class="hdg">spread</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></b></br> In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21,22</a></b></br> And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24</a></b></br> And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/99-7.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/psalms/104-9.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/104-6.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/psalms/18-28.htm">Enlighten</a> <a href="/psalms/105-32.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Illumine</a> <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Light</a> <a href="/psalms/105-28.htm">Night</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-8.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Stretched</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-14.htm">Enlighten</a> <a href="/psalms/106-18.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Illumine</a> <a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Light</a> <a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Night</a> <a href="/matthew/28-14.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/psalms/132-3.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/psalms/108-6.htm">Stretched</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 105</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">The story of God's providence over Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Over Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Over Jacob in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Over Moses delivering the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The cloud served as a physical manifestation of God's presence, offering shade and protection from the harsh desert sun. This cloud is first mentioned in <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>, where it is described as a pillar of cloud by day. The cloud not only provided physical relief but also symbolized God's constant presence and guidance. In a broader theological context, the cloud can be seen as a type of the Holy Spirit, who guides and protects believers today. The use of a cloud also connects to other biblical instances of God's presence, such as the cloud on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-9.htm">Exodus 19:9</a>) and the cloud that filled the temple (<a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a>).<p><b>and a fire to light up the night</b><br>The fire mentioned here refers to the pillar of fire that accompanied the Israelites by night, as described in <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>. This fire provided light and warmth in the cold desert nights, ensuring the Israelites could travel safely. The fire also served as a symbol of God's presence and guidance, much like the cloud during the day. The imagery of fire is significant throughout the Bible, often representing God's holiness and power, as seen in the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>) and the tongues of fire at Pentecost (<a href="/acts/2-3.htm">Acts 2:3</a>). The fire can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), guiding believers through the darkness of life. This dual provision of cloud and fire underscores God's comprehensive care for His people, both day and night.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider and protector of the Israelites during their wilderness journey.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were led out of Egypt and through the wilderness, experiencing God's miraculous guidance and provision.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The desert area where the Israelites wandered for 40 years after their exodus from Egypt, a place of testing and divine provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cloud.htm">The Cloud</a></b><br>A manifestation of God's presence, providing shade and guidance during the day.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fire.htm">The Fire</a></b><br>A symbol of God's presence and guidance at night, providing light and protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithful_guidance.htm">God's Faithful Guidance</a></b><br>Just as God guided the Israelites with a cloud and fire, He continues to guide His people today through His Word and the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection_and_provision.htm">Divine Protection and Provision</a></b><br>The cloud and fire symbolize God's protection and provision. Believers can trust in God's care in both the "day" and "night" seasons of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The cloud and fire were tangible signs of God's presence. Today, believers have the assurance of God's presence through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The Israelites had to trust God's timing and direction. Similarly, believers are called to trust in God's perfect timing and plan for their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light_and_darkness.htm">Symbolism of Light and Darkness</a></b><br>The fire lighting up the night represents God's light in the darkness. Believers are called to be lights in the world, reflecting God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_105.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pillar_of_cloud_and_fire.htm">What is the Pillar of Cloud and Fire?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_50_3__literal_fire_tempest_proof.htm">In Psalm 50:3, how can a consuming fire and tempest be taken literally if no historical account exists of such a phenomenon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_explains_psalm_105_39's_cloud_fire.htm">Psalm 105:39 claims God provided a cloud by day and fire by night for guidance. What scientific or historical basis could explain such a continuous phenomenon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_dwell_in_darkness_and_light.htm">2 Chronicles 6:1-2: If God is said to dwell in 'thick darkness,' how does this align with other passages presenting God as light?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/105.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) <span class= "bld">Cloud.</span>--As in <a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm" title="And the LORD will create on every dwelling place of mount Zion, and on her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for on all the glory shall be a defense.">Isaiah 4:5</a>. The reason assigned for the cloud in the historical books is lost sight of. Instead of a pillar marking the line of march, or as a protection against the pursuing foe, it is a canopy for protection from the sun. Sir Walter Scott expresses the same idea in Rebecca's hymn.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/105.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He spread a cloud for a covering.</span> The "pillar of the cloud" is intended. It was a "covering" to the Israelites on the night of the passage of the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19, 20</a>), and perhaps also to some extent in the wilderness, when it may have sheltered them from the sun's rays (Hengstenberg); but its main purpose was to direct them on their way (<a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21</a>), to tell them when to move and when to step, and how long to stop (<a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And fire to give light in the night.</span> By night the "pillar of the cloud" became a "pillar of fire," shedding a certain radiance around, and giving the people under all circumstances sufficient light (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>; <a href="/exodus/40-38.htm">Exodus 40:38</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/105-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He spread</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּרַ֣שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·raś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a cloud</span><br /><span class="heb">עָנָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6051.htm">Strong's 6051: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as a covering</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמָסָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mā·sāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4539.htm">Strong's 4539: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, screen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a fire</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אֵ֗שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to light up</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהָאִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hā·’îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_215.htm">Strong's 215: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the night.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽיְלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·yə·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/105-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 105:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/105-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 105:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>