Exodus 40:34-35 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

As when, in the creation, God had finished this earth, which he designed for man's habitation, he made man, and put him in possession of it, so when Moses had finished the tabernacle, which was designed for God's dwelling-place among men, God came and took possession of it. The shechinah, the divine eternal Word, though not yet made flesh, yet, as a prelude to that event, came and dwelt among them, John 1:14. This was henceforward the place of his throne, and the place of the soles of his feet... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:34

Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation ,.... The outside of it; this cloud was the same with the pillar of cloud that went before the Israelites, as soon almost as they came out of Egypt; and led them through the Red sea, and conducted them to Mount Sinai; only it now appeared in a different form, not erect as a pillar, but more expanded, so as to cover the tabernacle without: and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle ; the inside of it, not the most holy place only, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:35

And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation ,.... He had been there before, both in the holy, and in the most holy place, to see that the furniture of each were put as the Lord directed, which being done he came out again; and now a cloud being on the outside of it, and the glory of the Lord within, he was so struck with an awe and reverence of the divine Being, of whose presence these were a symbol, that he could not engage his heart, or had not boldness to go into the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:34

Then a cloud covered the tent - Thus God gave his approbation of the work; and as this was visible, so it was a sign to all the people that Jehovah was among them. And the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle - How this was manifested we cannot tell; it was probably by some light or brightness which was insufferable to the sight, for Moses himself could not enter in because of the cloud and the glory, Exodus 40:35 . Precisely the same happened when Solomon had dedicated his temple;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:34

Verse 34 34.Then a cloud covered the tent The holiness of the tabernacle was proved by this signal or pledge, for the people assuredly knew that it had not been set up in vain, but that the promise given before was actually fulfilled, and that it was chosen to be the dwelling-place of God, who would be the Leader and Keeper of His people. For it was not a natural thing that the cloud should settle over the sanctuary in which the Ark of the Covenant was deposited; and much less so that by day a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34

Then a cloud . In the original "the cloud," i.e. the cloud so often spoken of ( Exodus 13:21 , Exodus 13:22 ; Exodus 14:19 , Exodus 14:20 , Exodus 14:24 ; Exodus 19:9 ; Exodus 24:15-18 ; Exodus 33:9 , Exodus 33:10 ). 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. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-35

The symbols of God's presence. I. GOD IS SEEN BY THOSE WHO UNFEIGNEDLY LOVE HIM AS PURE LIGHT . " I am the light of the world" ( John 8:12 ; John 9:5 ). "In him was life, and the life was the light of men" ( John 1:4 ). "In him is no darkness at all" ( 1 John 2:5 ). With clear unclouded radiance he shines on those who tread his heavenly courts, which need no other light besides him. "The city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

Indwelling and guidance. I. GOD OWNS THE DWELLING - PLACE SET UP ACCORDING TO HIS COMMANDMENTS . "Then the cloud," etc. "And Moses was not able to enter in," etc.; it was claimed as his own and taken possession of by the Lord. 1 . The soul which comes by God's way will be filled with God's glory. 2 . The Church which honours God he will glorify. 3 . The full glory of the perfected Church, the bride of Christ. II. WHERE THE LORD DWELLS HE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

The house filled with glory. The close of the book of Exodus is worthy of the greatness of its subject. It ends where the history of the world will end, with the descent of Jehovah's glory to dwell with men ( Revelation 21:3 ). We have seen Israel in bondage; have beheld its redemption; have followed it through the wilderness; have heard the thunders of the law at Sinai; have been witnesses of the nation's covenant with God; have seen its shameful apostasy; have traced the steps of its... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:34

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

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