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The cloud removed from over the Tent; and, behold, Miriam was leprous, as [white as] snow: and Aaron looked at Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
And the cloud departed ... — The withdrawal of the cloud was the visible token of Divine displeasure. The word sar, departed, use…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
