Exodus 40:37

But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

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Other Translations for Exodus 40:37

BSB

If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up.

AKJV

But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

CPDV

But if it remained hanging over it, they remained in the same place.

ERV

but if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

NHEB

but if the cloud wasn't taken up, then they did not travel until the day that it was taken up.

SMT

And if the cloud shall not go up, they will not remove till the day it went up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 40:37

ButifthecloudH6051Noun MasculinewerenottakenupH5927VerbthentheyjourneyedH5265VerbnottillthedayH3117Noun MasculinethatitwastakenupH5927Verb

Commentary for Exodus 40:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 40:37

Summary

Divine signal controls travel timing

Place

Wilderness

Event

Cloud remains, people wait

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC