19 Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, as the Lord commanded him.
19 And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the Lord commanded Moses.
19 And he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
19 spread the tent over The Dwelling, and put the covering over the tent, just as God had commanded Moses.
19 And he spread out the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent on top of it, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
19 Then he spread the coverings over the Tabernacle framework and put on the protective layers, just as the Lord had commanded him.
34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
34 Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
34 The Cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Glory of God filled The Dwelling.
34 Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
34 Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.
(Read Exodus 40:34-38)
The cloud covered the tabernacle even in the clearest day; it was not a cloud which the sun scatters. This cloud was a token of God's presence to be seen day and night, by all Israel, that they might never again question, Is the Lord among us, or is he not? It guided the camp of Israel through the wilderness. While the cloud rested on the tabernacle, they rested; when it removed, they followed it. The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. In light and fire the Shechinah made itself visible: God is Light; our God is a consuming Fire. Yet so dazzling was the light, and so dreadful the fire, that Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, till the splendour was abated. But what Moses could not do, our Lord Jesus has done, whom God caused to draw near; and who has invited us to come boldly, even to the mercy-seat. Being taught by the Holy Spirit to follow the example of Christ, as well as to depend upon him, to attend his ordinances, and obey his precepts, we shall be kept from losing our way, and be led in the midst of the paths of judgment, till we come to heaven, the habitation of his holiness. BLESSED BE GOD FOR JESUS CHRIST!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 40:19
Commentary on Exodus 40:16-33
(Read Exodus 40:16-33)
When the tabernacle and the furniture of it were prepared, they did not put off rearing it till they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of God, they set it up in the midst of their camp. Those who are unsettled in the world, must not think that this will excuse want of religion; as if it were enough to begin to serve God when they begin to be settled in the world. No; a tabernacle for God is very needful, even in a wilderness, especially as we may be in another world before we come to fix in this. And we may justly fear lest we should deceive ourselves with a form of godliness. The thought that so few entered Canaan, should warn young persons especially, not to put off the care of their souls.