Exodus 40:34
New International Version
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

New Living Translation
Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

King James Bible
Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

New King James Version
Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

New American Standard Bible
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

NASB 1995
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

NASB 1977
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Yahweh filled the tabernacle.

Amplified Bible
Then the cloud [the Shekinah, God’s visible, dwelling presence] covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory and brilliance of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Christian Standard Bible
The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

American Standard Version
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

Contemporary English Version
Suddenly the sacred tent was covered by a thick cloud and filled with the glory of the LORD.

English Revised Version
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the [column of] smoke covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tent.

Good News Translation
Then the cloud covered the Tent and the dazzling light of the LORD's presence filled it.

International Standard Version
The cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tent.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

NET Bible
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

New Heart English Bible
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

World English Bible
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and Yahweh’s glory filled the tabernacle.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the cloud covers the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of YHWH has filled the Dwelling Place;

Young's Literal Translation
And the cloud covereth the tent of meeting, and the honour of Jehovah hath filled the tabernacle;

Smith's Literal Translation
And a cloud will cover the tent of appointment, and the glory of Jehovah filled the dwelling.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The cloud covered the tabernacle of the testimony, and the glory of the Lord filled it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the cloud covered the tabernacle of the testimony, and the glory of the Lord filled it.

New American Bible
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a cloud covered the Time Tabernacle and the glory of LORD JEHOVAH filled the Tabernacle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the cloud covered the tabernacle of witness, and the tabernacle was filled with the glory of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Glory of the LORD
34Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 35Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.…

Cross References
1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Numbers 9:15-16
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. / It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire.

Ezekiel 43:4-5
and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. / Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

Isaiah 6:4
At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.

Leviticus 9:23-24
Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown.

Revelation 15:8
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

Exodus 24:16-17
and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites.

2 Chronicles 7:1-3
When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

Isaiah 4:5-6
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.

Ezekiel 10:3-4
Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. / Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.

Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Luke 9:34-35
While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. / And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!”

Acts 1:9
After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.

Acts 2:2-4
Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. / And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.


Treasury of Scripture

Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

a cloud

Exodus 13:21,22
And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: …

Exodus 14:19,20,24
And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: …

Exodus 25:8,21,22
And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them…

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Exodus 40
1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified
16. Moses performs all things accordingly
34. A cloud covers the tabernacle














Then the cloud
The "cloud" here is a manifestation of God's presence, often referred to as the Shekinah glory. In Hebrew, the word for cloud is "עָנָן" (anan), which is frequently associated with divine guidance and protection throughout the Israelites' journey. This cloud was not just a natural phenomenon but a supernatural sign of God's immediate presence and favor. Historically, clouds were seen as symbols of mystery and divine majesty, emphasizing God's transcendence and immanence.

covered the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting" is another term for the tabernacle, the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "covered" is "כָּסָה" (kasah), which implies a complete enveloping or overshadowing. This signifies God's protective and encompassing presence over His people. The Tent of Meeting was central to Israelite worship and community life, serving as the focal point for divine-human interaction.

and the glory of the LORD
The "glory" (Hebrew: "כָּבוֹד", kavod) of the LORD refers to the weighty, majestic presence of God. It is a visible manifestation of His holiness and power. In the Old Testament, God's glory is often associated with light, fire, and overwhelming splendor, signifying His supreme authority and purity. The glory of the LORD is a recurring theme, representing His covenantal faithfulness and His desire to dwell among His people.

filled the tabernacle
The Hebrew word for "filled" is "מָלֵא" (male), indicating a complete and total presence. The tabernacle, as the dwelling place of God, was now fully inhabited by His glory, signifying the completion of the Israelites' obedience in constructing it according to divine specifications. This filling marks the culmination of the Exodus narrative, where God establishes His presence among His chosen people, affirming His covenant and guiding them into the future.

THE DESCENT OF THE GLOEY OF GOD UPON THE TABERNACLE.

(34) Then a cloud.--Heb., the cloud, i.e., the same cloud that had accompanied the host and directed their journeys from Succoth (Exodus 13:20-22).

Covered the tent.--The cloud rested on the tent outside; the "glory of God,"--some ineffably brilliant appearance--entered inside, and "filled" the entire dwelling. It pleased God thus to manifest His intention of making good His promise to go with the people in person (Exodus 33:17).

Verses 34-38. - THE DESCENT OF THE GLORY OF GOD ON THE COMPLETED WORK. The work was finished the fist incense burnt (ver. 27) - the first sacrifice offered (ver. 29). Those who had watched the proceedings, and those who had been engaged in them, were probably about to retire to rest. Even Moses had withdrawn, and left the tabernacle to itself - when suddenly, there was a manifestation of Divine Power. The cloud, which had gone before the Israelites from Succoth onward (Exodus 13:20-22), and which had recently settled upon the extemporised "Tent of Meeting" (Exodus 33:9), left its place, and "covered" the newly-erected structure externally (ver. 34), while an intensely brilliant light - here called "the glory of God" - filled the whole interior of the tabernacle (ib,). Moses, it appears, would fain have re-entered the tabernacle - to see the great sight" (Exodus 3:3); but he could not - the "glory" was too dazzling (ver. 35). Thus a distinct approval was given to all that had been done. God accepted his house, and entered it. The people saw that he had foregone his wrath, and would be content henceforth to dwell among them and journey with them. Henceforth, throughout the wanderings, the cloud and tabernacle were inseparable. If the cloud was lifted a little off it and moved in front, the tabernacle had to follow (ver. 36) - if it settled down on the roof, the people stopped and remained until it moved again (ver. 37). The appearance was as of a cloud by day, and as of fire by night, so that all could always see where the tabernacle was, and whether it was stationary or in motion (ver. 38). After the first descent, it would seem that "the glory" withdrew into the Holy of Holies, so that both Moses and the priests could enter the holy place, and minister there (Leviticus 8:10; Leviticus 10:13, etc.). Verse 34. - Then a cloud. In the original "the cloud," i.e. the cloud so often spoken of (Exodus 13:21, 22; Exodus 14:19, 20, 24; Exodus 19:9; Exodus 24:15-18; Exodus 33:9, 10). Covered the tent. Descended on the outer covering and rested there. Filled the tabernacle. Entered inside, and filled both holy place and Holy of Holies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the cloud
הֶעָנָ֖ן (he·‘ā·nān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

covered
וַיְכַ֥ס (way·ḵas)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting,
מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

and the glory
וּכְב֣וֹד (ū·ḵə·ḇō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

filled
מָלֵ֖א (mā·lê)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

the tabernacle.
הַמִּשְׁכָּֽן׃ (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle


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