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The children of Israel set forward according to their journeys out of the wilderness of Sinai; and the cloud abode in the wilderness of Paran.
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From One Wilderness to Another
Matthew Henry uses this verse to create a powerful metaphor for the Christian life. The journey from the wilderness of Sinai to the wilderness of Paran illustrates that our movements in this world are often from one set of challenges to another. True and final rest is not found in earthly changes but is reserved for us in heaven.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The wilderness of Paran - See Genesis 14:6 note. The wilderness is mentioned here by anticipation. The earliest halting-places, Kibroth-hatt…
19th Century
Anglican
And the cloud rested in the wilderness of Paran. —The fact is here mentioned by way of anticipation (). The spot referred…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel took their journeys out of the wilderness of Sinai Each of…
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After the Israelites had remained for nearly a year at Mount Sinai, and all was settled regarding their future worship, they began their march to C…
