Clouds

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 "Clouds represent the existence and glory of God. God's clouds are the link between Him and people, reminding people to obey God's will and commandments.

     In the Old Testament, clouds guided and protected the Israelites on their journey out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. When the Israelites reached Mount Sinai, clouds also appeared on the top of the mountain, representing the glory and presence of God. When Moses finished building the tabernacle, the cloud filled the tabernacle, showing the glory and presence of God. When the tabernacle was moved, the cloud moved with it, serving as a link between God and the Israelites.

     In the New Testament, when the disciples saw Jesus transfigured on Mount Tabor, a glorious cloud covered them and a voice came out of the cloud saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to him. This shows that Jesus is the Son of God, His words and actions are from God, and people should follow His teaching and guidance.

     Therefore, the meaning of the cloud in the Bible is to represent the existence, glory and connection between God and people, and to remind people to obey God's will and commandments.


Exodus 13:21-22

When the Israelites fled from Egypt, God led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night to guide them on their journey.


Exodus 19:9

When the Israelites reached Mount Sinai, God appeared on the top of the mountain, and a cloud covered the top of the mountain. Moses was instructed by God to lead the Israelites in obeying God's commands.


Exodus 40:34-38

When Moses finished building the tabernacle, the cloud filled the tabernacle, showing the glory and presence of God. When the tabernacle was moved, the cloud moved with it, serving as a link between God and the Israelites.


Matthew 17:5

On Mount Tabor, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James and John, and a cloud of light covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is the Son of Man.


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