Exodus 40:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 40:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 40:38 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 40:38 — KJV
“For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.”
— Exodus 40:38 (KJV)
Exodus 40:38 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 40:38
“And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not. tarried...: Heb. prolonged”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:38: cloud, lord, tabernacle
“And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land: for they have heard that thou LORD art among this people, that thou LORD art seen face to face, and that thy cloud standeth over them, and that thou goest before them, by day time in a pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:38: cloud, lord, day
“And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. upon all: or, above all defence: Heb. covering”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:38: cloud, lord, day
“For when ye offer your gifts, when ye make your sons to pass through the fire, ye pollute yourselves with all your idols, even unto this day: and shall I be enquired of by you, O house of Israel? As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:38: lord, day, fire
“And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:38: cloud, lord, day
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