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Exodus 40:34

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 40:34

Verse 34 of 38

Scripture focus

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

Exodus 40:34 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 40:34

Theological / Devotional

A cloud. Literally, “the cloud.” This cloud had led Israel from Succoth onward (chs. 13:20-22; 14:19, 20, 24; 19:9; 24:15-18). For a time it also attended the temporary “tent of meeting” (ch. 33:7-10) but now “covered” the tabernacle as “the glory of the Lord filled” it.

The glory of the Lord. How eagerly the people must have crowded around to gaze upon the sacred structure. And while they watched with reverent satisfaction, the pillar of cloud floated majestically over the sanctuary, descended, and enveloped it. Thus God demonstrated His approval of all that had been done. The Lord accepted the house that had been prepared for Him, and entered it. With deep emotion the people beheld the token that the work of their hands was accepted (PP 349, 350). They now realized that God would Himself dwell among them and journey with them (Num. 9:15-23).

The book of Exodus appropriately closes with a sublime manifestation of the glory and power of God. It ends as the history of this world will end, with the descent of the glory of the Lord to dwell among men (Rev. 21:3 ; 22:5).

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