Exodus 40:36 NASB

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 40:36

And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle ,.... By the Lord himself, or it removed by his order, that is, rose up and stood above the tabernacle, and appeared in the form of a pillar, and went before it: the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys ; the motion of the cloud was a direction to set forward and continue their journey as long as it lasted; but when it rested and abode upon the tabernacle, then they stopped and rested also, as is suggested in the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:36

When the cloud was taken up - The subject of these three last verses has been very largely explained in the notes on Exodus 13:21 , to which, as well as to the general remarks on that chapter, the reader is requested immediately to refer. See Clarke's note on Exodus 13:21 . 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:36-38

And when — i.e. "whensoever." The last three verses describe the manner in which the cloud henceforth served the Israelites as guide—not only directing their course, but determining when they were to move, and how long they were to rest at each encampment. For a further account of the same, see Numbers 9:15-23 . read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:1-38

35:1-40:38 CONSTRUCTION OF THE TABERNACLEThis section largely repeats the instruction given on the mountain in Chapters 25-31. It emphasizes that the people had to do God’s work according to his covenant requirements. Therefore, they were to keep the Sabbath (35:1-3; cf. 31:16). If they wanted God to accept their offerings for the building of the tabernacle, they had to present those offerings in a spirit of joy and willingness (35:4-29). Though all could give offerings, only those with the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 40:36

when the cloud, &c. This continued till Moses' death, when the ark (which till then was carried in the midst of the host) took its place and went "before them". See Joshua 3:3-6 , Joshua 3:11 . children = sons. journeys = journeyings. Literally settings forward. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 40:1-38

"And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, On the first day of the first month shalt thou rear up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.Exodus 25:8. This also gives the reason for the Tabernacle, that might, in a very special way, dwell among them."[1] And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and thou shalt screen the ark with the veil.[2] And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:34-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:36-38

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:1-38

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 40:36

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 40:1-38

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