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International Version</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud [the Shekinah, God’s visible, dwelling presence] covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory <i>and</i> brilliance of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Suddenly the sacred tent was covered by a thick cloud and filled with the glory of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the [column of] smoke covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent and the dazzling light of the LORD's presence filled it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and Yahweh’s glory filled the tabernacle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the cloud covers the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of YHWH has filled the Dwelling Place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the cloud covereth the tent of meeting, and the honour of Jehovah hath filled the tabernacle;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a cloud will cover the tent of appointment, and the glory of Jehovah filled the dwelling.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The cloud covered the tabernacle of the testimony, and the glory of the Lord filled it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:32>the cloud covered the tabernacle of the testimony, and the glory of the Lord filled it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a cloud covered the Time Tabernacle and the glory of LORD JEHOVAH filled the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the cloud covered the tabernacle of witness, and the tabernacle was filled with the glory of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10797" 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/exodus/40.htm">The Glory of the LORD</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6051.htm" title="6051: he·‘ā·nān (Art:: N-ms) -- A cloud mass, cloud. From anan; a cloud, i.e. The nimbus or thunder-cloud.">Then the cloud</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: way·ḵas (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">covered</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: ū·ḵə·ḇō·wḏ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">and the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: mā·lê (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">the tabernacle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>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.…<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="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a></span><br />And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13-14</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Numbers 9:15-16</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-4.htm">Ezekiel 43:4-5</a></span><br />and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. / Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Isaiah 6:4</a></span><br />At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-23.htm">Leviticus 9:23-24</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-8.htm">Revelation 15:8</a></span><br />And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Exodus 24:16-17</a></span><br />and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">2 Chronicles 7:1-3</a></span><br />When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”<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="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Ezekiel 10:3-4</a></span><br />Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. / Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a></span><br />While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Luke 9:34-35</a></span><br />While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. / And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9</a></span><br />After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2-4</a></span><br />Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. / And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.</p><p class="hdg">a cloud</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/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19,20,24</a></b></br> And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8,21,22</a></b></br> And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/34-5.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Full</a> <a href="/exodus/33-22.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/exodus/34-14.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-4.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-3.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Full</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/40-35.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-1.htm">The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Aaron and his sons to be sanctified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Moses performs all things accordingly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">A cloud covers the tabernacle</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/exodus/40.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Then the cloud</b><br />The "cloud" here is a manifestation of God's presence, often referred to as the Shekinah glory. In Hebrew, the word for cloud is "עָנָן" (anan), which is frequently associated with divine guidance and protection throughout the Israelites' journey. This cloud was not just a natural phenomenon but a supernatural sign of God's immediate presence and favor. Historically, clouds were seen as symbols of mystery and divine majesty, emphasizing God's transcendence and immanence.<p><b>covered the Tent of Meeting</b><br />The "Tent of Meeting" is another term for the tabernacle, the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "covered" is "כָּסָה" (kasah), which implies a complete enveloping or overshadowing. This signifies God's protective and encompassing presence over His people. The Tent of Meeting was central to Israelite worship and community life, serving as the focal point for divine-human interaction.<p><b>and the glory of the LORD</b><br />The "glory" (Hebrew: "כָּבוֹד", kavod) of the LORD refers to the weighty, majestic presence of God. It is a visible manifestation of His holiness and power. In the Old Testament, God's glory is often associated with light, fire, and overwhelming splendor, signifying His supreme authority and purity. The glory of the LORD is a recurring theme, representing His covenantal faithfulness and His desire to dwell among His people.<p><b>filled the tabernacle</b><br />The Hebrew word for "filled" is "מָלֵא" (male), indicating a complete and total presence. The tabernacle, as the dwelling place of God, was now fully inhabited by His glory, signifying the completion of the Israelites' obedience in constructing it according to divine specifications. This filling marks the culmination of the Exodus narrative, where God establishes His presence among His chosen people, affirming His covenant and guiding them into the future.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>THE DESCENT OF THE GLOEY OF GOD UPON THE TABERNACLE.</span><p>(34) <span class= "bld">Then a cloud.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">the cloud, i.e., </span>the same cloud that had accompanied the host and directed their journeys from Succoth (<a href="/context/exodus/13-20.htm" title="And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.">Exodus 13:20-22</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Covered the tent.</span>--The cloud rested on the tent outside; the "glory of God,"--some ineffably brilliant appearance--entered inside, and "filled" the entire dwelling. It pleased God thus to manifest His intention of making good His promise to go with the people in person (<a href="/exodus/33-17.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, I will do this thing also that you have spoken: for you have found grace in my sight, and I know you by name.">Exodus 33:17</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 34-38</span>. - THE DESCENT OF THE GLORY OF GOD ON THE COMPLETED WORK. The work was finished the fist incense burnt (ver. 27) - the first sacrifice offered (ver. 29). Those who had watched the proceedings, and those who had been engaged in them, were probably about to retire to rest. Even Moses had withdrawn, and left the tabernacle to itself - when suddenly, there was a manifestation of Divine Power. The cloud, which had gone before the Israelites from Succoth onward (<a href="/exodus/13-20.htm">Exodus 13:20-22</a>), and which had recently settled upon the extemporised "Tent of Meeting" (<a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9</a>), left its place, and "covered" the newly-erected structure externally (ver. 34), while an intensely brilliant light - here called "the glory of God" - filled the whole interior of the tabernacle (<span class="accented">ib</span>,). Moses, it appears, would fain have re-entered the tabernacle - to see the great sight" (<a href="/exodus/3-3.htm">Exodus 3:3</a>); but he could not - the "glory" was too dazzling (ver. 35). Thus a distinct approval was given to all that had been done. God accepted his house, and entered it. The people saw that he had foregone his wrath, and would be content henceforth to dwell among them and journey with them. Henceforth, throughout the wanderings, the cloud and tabernacle were inseparable. If the cloud was lifted a little off it and moved in front, the tabernacle had to follow (ver. 36) - if it settled down on the roof, the people stopped and remained until it moved again (ver. 37). The appearance was as of a cloud by day, and as of fire by night, so that all could always see where the tabernacle was, and whether it was stationary or in motion (ver. 38). After the first descent, it would seem that "the glory" withdrew into the Holy of Holies, so that both Moses and the priests could enter the holy place, and minister there (<a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10</a>; <a href="/leviticus/10-13.htm">Leviticus 10:13</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then a cloud</span>. In the original "the cloud," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the cloud so often spoken of (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21, 22</a>; <a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19, 20, 24</a>; <a href="/exodus/19-9.htm">Exodus 19:9</a>; <a href="/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15-18</a>; <a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9, 10</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Covered the tent</span>. Descended on the outer covering and rested there. <span class="cmt_word">Filled the tabernacle</span>. Entered inside, and filled both holy place and Holy of Holies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-34.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">Then the cloud</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעָנָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">covered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְכַ֥ס</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḵas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meeting,</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹעֵ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the glory</span><br /><span class="heb">וּכְב֣וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">filled</span><br /><span class="heb">מָלֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(mā·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, be full of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tabernacle.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:34 Then the cloud covered the Tent (Exo. 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