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When the cloud was taken up from over the tent, the children of Israel went onward, throughout all their journeys;

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God's Unmistakable Signal

All commentators agree that the cloud's movement was a direct and unmistakable command from God. When the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle, it was the divine signal for the entire nation of Israel to pack up and continue their journey. This wasn't a suggestion, but a clear directive for their travels.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 40:36–38

19th Century

Bishop

The cloud was from then on, in a distinctive way, attached to the Tabernacle. As a cloud it rested upon it by day; as a pillar of fire by night. On…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 40:36

17th Century

Pastor

And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle ,
&c.] By the Lord himself, or it removed by his order, tha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 40:34–38

17th Century

Minister

The cloud covered the tabernacle even on the clearest day; it was not a cloud which the sun scatters. This cloud was a sign of God's presence, to b…

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