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Sin's Visible Consequences
Commentators explain that the departure of the cloud symbolized the withdrawal of God's presence and favor. Miriam's immediate and severe leprosy was not a random illness but a direct divine judgment for her rebellion against Moses. As Matthew Henry notes, "When God goes, evil comes," illustrating that sin has tangible consequences that separate us from God's blessing.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 12:1–15
18th Century
Theologian
Miriam, as a prophetess (), no less than as the sister of Moses and Aaron, took the first rank among the women of Israel; and Aaron may be regarded…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 12:10
19th Century
Bishop
And the cloud departed ... — The withdrawal of the cloud was the visible token of Divine displeasure. The word sar, departed, use…
John Gill
On Numbers 12:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle
Not from off the door of the tabernacle, as Aben Ezra, for that is im…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 12:10–16
17th Century
Minister
The cloud departed, and Miriam became leprous. When God goes, evil comes: expect no good when God departs. Her foul tongue, as Bishop Hall says, wa…