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God's Tangible Presence
All commentators agree that the cloud by day and fire by night was the undeniable, visible sign of God's presence with Israel. This wasn't an abstract concept but a physical reality over the Tabernacle, assuring the people of His constant companionship, protection, and glory in their midst.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 9:15
18th Century
Theologian
The cloud ... - The phenomenon first appeared at the Exodus itself (Exodus 13:21–22). The cloud did not cover the whole structur…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 9:15
19th Century
Bishop
The cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony. — Better, the tabernacle of (or, belonging to) t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 9:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
This was the sign of the presence of God in the midst of that vast canvas city. I suppose that the great cloud rose up from the most holy place, an…
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John Gill
On Numbers 9:15
17th Century
Pastor
And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up
Which was the first day of the first month in the second year of th…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 9:15–23
17th Century
Minister
This cloud was appointed to be the visible sign and symbol of God's presence with Israel. Thus we are taught to see God always near us, both night …