Numbers 9:16

So it was alway: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 9:16

BSB

It remained that way continually; the cloud would cover the tabernacle by day, and at night it would appear like fire.

AKJV

So it was always: the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night.

CPDV

This was so continually: throughout the day a cloud covered it, and throughout the night, the appearance of fire.

ERV

So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

NHEB

So it was continually. The cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night.

SMT

So shall it be always: the cloud shall cover it, and the appearance of fire by night.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 9:16

SoitwasalwayH8548Noun MasculinethecloudH6051Noun Masculine coveredH3680VerbitbydayandtheappearanceH4758Noun MasculineoffireH784Noun FemininebynightH3915Noun Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 9:16

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

Overview of Numbers 9:16

Summary

Continuous divine signs guide the community

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Cloud provides continuous guidance

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC