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Yahweh went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them on their way, and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light, that they might go by day and by night:
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God as Divine General
Commentators explain that the pillar of cloud and fire functioned like the signals used by ancient armies to lead their troops. By this miraculous sign, God showed Himself not as a distant deity, but as the hands-on General and King of Israel, personally guiding and protecting His people on their journey.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Pillar of cloud - The Lord Himself did for the Israelites by preternatural means what armies were obliged to do for themselves by natural ag…
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord went before them. —In Exodus 13:17-18, the writer has declared that God led the people; he now explains how. Fro…
16th Century
Protestant
And the Lord went before them. Moses here proclaims another of God’s mercies: that, having redeemed His people, He was their constant lead…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord went before them Who is called the Angel of the Lord, (Exodus 14:19) (23:20) , not a created but…
The Lord went before them in a pillar, or appearance of the Divine Majesty. Christ was with the church in the wilderness, [Reference 1 Corinthians …
