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href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/78.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He guided them with the cloud by day and with light from the fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/78.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In the daytime he led them by a cloud, and all night by a pillar of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/78.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In the daytime he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a fiery light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/78.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/78.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />In the daytime also He led them with the cloud, And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He led them with the cloud by day And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then He led them with the cloud by day And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then He led them with the cloud by day, And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then He led them with the cloud by day And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In the daytime He led them with a cloud And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a fiery light throughout the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a fiery light throughout the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In the day-time also he led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He guided them during the day with a cloud, and each night he led them with a flaming fire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In the day-time also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He guided them by a cloud during the day and by a fiery light throughout the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />By day he led them with a cloud and all night long with the light of a fire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud during the day, and during the night with light from the fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day, and with the light of a fire all night long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the daytime he also led them with a cloud, and all night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />In the day-time also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the daytime he also led them with a cloud, and all night with a light of fire. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And leads them with a cloud by day, "" And with a light of fire all the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And leadeth them with a cloud by day, And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will guide them in a cloud the day, and all the night in a light of fire.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/78.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he conducted them with a cloud by day: and all the night with a light of <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:14>And he led them with a cloud by day, and with illumination by fire throughout the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day, all night with the light of fire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the daytime he led them with a cloud, and all night long with a fiery light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He led them by day with a cloud and all night in the brightness of fire.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />By day also He led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he guided them with a cloud by day, and all the night with a light of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-14.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=9563" 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/78.htm">I Will Open My Mouth in Parables</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5148.htm" title="5148: way·yan·ḥêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To lead, guide. A primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport.">He led them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6051.htm" title="6051: be·‘ā·nān (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A cloud mass, cloud. From anan; a cloud, i.e. The nimbus or thunder-cloud.">with a cloud</a> <a href="/hebrew/3119.htm" title="3119: yō·w·mām (Adv) -- Daytime, by day. From yowm; daily.">by day</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: bə·’ō·wr (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">and with a light</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">of fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: hal·lay·lāh (Art:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">night.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas.…<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="/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="/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="/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/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a></span><br />Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.<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="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5</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,<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="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<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="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-9.htm">Matthew 2:9-10</a></span><br />After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was. / When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Luke 1:78-79</a></span><br />because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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="/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39</a></b></br> He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.</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="/job/38-34.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Daytime</a> <a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Day-Time</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Fiery</a> <a href="/psalms/74-8.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/job/38-32.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/78-13.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Night</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Daytime</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Day-Time</a> <a href="/psalms/78-48.htm">Fiery</a> <a href="/psalms/78-21.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/78-26.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/88-1.htm">Night</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 78</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-1.htm">An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.</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 /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/78.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/78.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He led them with a cloud by day</b><br>This phrase refers to the divine guidance provided to the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. The cloud represents God's presence and leadership, as seen in <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>. The cloud served as a visible sign of God's protection and direction, ensuring the Israelites knew the path to take through the wilderness. This guidance was crucial in the harsh desert environment, where navigation would have been challenging. The cloud also symbolizes God's faithfulness and covenant with His people, as He promised to lead them to the Promised Land. The cloud's presence during the day provided shade and comfort, a practical necessity in the desert's intense heat.<p><b>and with a light of fire all night.</b><br>The light of fire at night signifies God's continued presence and protection. This fire, often referred to as the pillar of fire, provided illumination and warmth during the cold desert nights, as described in <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>. The fire also served as a deterrent against potential threats, offering security to the Israelites. This miraculous guidance is a type of Christ, who is described as the Light of the World in <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>, providing spiritual illumination and guidance. The fire's presence ensured that the Israelites could travel by night if necessary, demonstrating God's provision and care at all times. This dual guidance of cloud and fire underscores the constant and unchanging nature of God's leadership and protection.<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 guide and protector of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of Israel, whom God led out of Egypt and through the wilderness, are the recipients of God's guidance and protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_journey.htm">Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>This refers to the period when the Israelites wandered in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, a time marked by God's miraculous provision and guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/cloud_by_day.htm">Cloud by Day</a></b><br>A manifestation of God's presence and guidance, providing direction and possibly shade for the Israelites during the day.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/light_of_fire_by_night.htm">Light of Fire by Night</a></b><br>Another manifestation of God's presence, providing light and guidance during the night, symbolizing God's constant vigilance and care.<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 led the Israelites with a cloud and fire, He continues to guide His people today through His Word and the Holy Spirit. Trust in His constant presence and direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_protection_and_provision.htm">Symbol of Protection and Provision</a></b><br>The cloud and fire symbolize God's protection and provision. Reflect on how God has provided for and protected you in your own life journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/light_in_darkness.htm">Light in Darkness</a></b><br>The light of fire by night represents God's light in our darkest times. Seek His light through prayer and scripture when facing challenges or uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>The Israelites' dependence on God's guidance is a reminder for us to rely on Him daily. Cultivate a habit of seeking God's guidance in all decisions and aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_unchanging_nature.htm">God's Unchanging Nature</a></b><br>God's guidance in the wilderness reflects His unchanging nature. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and His promises remain true.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_78.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 78</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_78_align_with_archaeology.htm">How do the events recounted in Psalm 78 compare with archaeological findings regarding the Israelites' wilderness journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_nature_of_divine_guidance.htm">What is the nature of divine guidance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_40_years'_wandering.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2 – Where is the archaeological evidence for a large population wandering 40 years in the wilderness? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_18_4's_imagery_align.htm">Isaiah 18:4: How does the imagery of God quietly observing nations square with other passages where God is depicted as actively intervening?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/78.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">In the daytime also he led them with a cloud.</span> The "pillar of the cloud" is, of course, intended (see <a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21, 22</a>; <a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19, 24</a>; <a href="/exodus/40-38.htm">Exodus 40:38</a>; <a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Numbers 9:15</a>; <a href="/numbers/10-34.htm">Numbers 10:34</a>; <a href="/numbers/14-14.htm">Numbers 14:14</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And all the night with a light of fire.</span> The "pillar of fire" (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>; <a href="/exodus/40-38.htm">Exodus 40:38</a>; <a href="/numbers/9-16.htm">Numbers 9:16</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-14.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 led</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּנְחֵ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yan·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5148.htm">Strong's 5148: </a> </span><span class="str2">To guide, to transport</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them with a cloud</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּעָנָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(be·‘ā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, 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">by day</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹמָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·mām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3119.htm">Strong's 3119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daytime, by day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with a light</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּא֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵֽשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">night.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֝לַּ֗יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lay·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:14 In the daytime he also led them (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:15" /></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>