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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 13:21

18th Century

Theologian

Pillar of cloud - The Lord Himself did for the Israelites by preternatural means what armies were obliged to do for themselves by natural ag…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 13:21

19th Century

Bishop

The Lord went before them. —In Exodus 13:17-18, the writer has declared that God led the people; he now explains how. Fro…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 13:21

16th Century

Theologian

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 13:21

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord went before them Who is called the Angel of the Lord, (Exodus 14:19) (23:20) , not a created but…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 13:21–22

17th Century

Minister

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 …