The cloud ... - The phenomenon first appeared at the Exodus itself (Exodus 13:21–22). The cloud did not cover the whole structur…

The cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony. — Better, the tabernacle of (or, belonging to) t…

This was the sign of the presence of God in the midst of that vast canvas city. I suppose that the great cloud rose up from the most holy place, an…

And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up
Which was the first day of the first month in the second year of th…

This cloud was appointed to be the visible sign and symbol of God's presence with Israel. Thus we are taught to see God always near us, both night …