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God's Constant Presence
Commentators agree that the cloud by day and fire by night was a constant, 24/7 sign of God's presence. Charles Spurgeon highlights this as a source of both shelter from the 'heat' of the world and light in the 'night' of darkness. It was an unwavering, visible symbol that God was always with His people.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 9:16
19th Century
Bishop
The cloud covered it by day. —There is no need for the insertion of the words in italics. It was the same cloud which was…
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…
John Gill
On Numbers 9:16
17th Century
Pastor
So it was alway
Night and day, as long as the people of Israel were in the wilderness, see (Exodus 13:21…
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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 …