Exodus 14:20 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

The cloud settled between the Egyptian and Israelite camps. As darkness fell, the cloud turned to fire, lighting up the night. But the Egyptians and Israelites did not approach each other all night.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel —The “Jehovah” of Exodus 13:21 becomes here “the angel of God,” as…

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century

Baptist

19th Century

God was like a wall of fire between them and their enemies, so that they had no cause for fear even though the Egyptians were so near.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of
Israel
That is, the pil…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Moses' silent prayers of faith prevailed more with God than Israel's loud outcries of fear. The pillar of cloud and fire came behind them, where th…