Exodus 40:38 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 40:38

For the cloud of the Lord was upon the tabernacle by day ,.... Or over it F7 על המשכן "supra tabernaculum", Drusius. , it covered it, when it abode upon it, and rested; and stood on high over it when it moved and the people journeyed: and fire was on it by night ; the same phenomenon which had the appearance of a cloud in the day time shone like fire in the night time: or "fire was in it" F8 בו "in ea"; Fagius, Junius & Tremellius; Drusius. ; that is, in the cloud;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:38

For the cloud of the Lord was upon the tabernacle by day - This daily and nightly appearance was at once both a merciful providence, and a demonstrative proof of the Divinity of their religion: and these tokens continued with them throughout all their journeys; for, notwithstanding their frequently repeated disobedience and rebellion, God never withdrew these tokens of his presence from them, till they were brought into the promised land. When, therefore, the tabernacle became fixed, because... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:38

Verse 38 38.For the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle. Moses more distinctly explains what he had said generally respecting the cloud, viz., that by night a fiery column appeared, because the cloud would not have been visible amidst the darkness. A second explanation is also added, that this did not happen once or twice only, but “in all their journeys;” so that they were never without a sight of the cloud, which might be a witness of God’s presence, whether, being settled on the... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:38

The cloud … was upon the tabernacle by day and fire was on. it by night . Compare Exodus 13:21 , Exodus 13:22 ; and Exodus 14:20 , Exodus 14:24 ; Numbers 9:15 , Numbers 9:16 . The cloud had two aspects—one obscure, the other radiant. It was a dark column by day—a pillar of fire by night. Thus it was always visible. 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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:38

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:38

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:38

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:1-38

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