1 Coríntios 10

1 Coríntios 10

Phillips comments on Psalm 105:39+ - The Shekinah glory cloud marched ahead of the Hebrews to lead them step by step all the way from Egypt to Canaan. The pillar of fire shed light upon their path by night, the pillar of cloud shaded the camp from the sun's fierce heat by day. Such is the kindness of God! He led His people through terrifying terrain, but He led them in such a way that the worst of their discomforts were alleviated. John Trapp on Psalm 105:39+ - God protects, directs, and every way suits the necessities of his people. Zodhiates - The cloud was God's sign of His accompanying the children of Israel as long as they followed the leadership of Moses. The last words of our Lord to His disciples were, "I am with you always, even unto the consummation of the age. Amen" (Matt. 28:20, a.t). So it was with Israel until they reached their destination. In Exodus 13:21-22+ we see that the pillar of cloud provided guidance to Israel and the pillar of fire provided protection. Both were constant reminders of God’s glory and presence. The LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud (Septuagint = nephele) by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. 22 He did not take away the pillar of cloud (Septuagint = nephele) by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people. THOUGHT - Today believers do not have a Shekinah cloud of Glory. Far better we have the living Lord of glory living in our mortal bodies, our bodies, His holy Temple! How often we forget our high and holy privilege in Christ and Christ in us the hope of glory (Col 1:27+). Oh, Lord God grant us amazing grace by Your mighty Spirit to keep Your Temple holy to You. In Jesus' mighty, saving Name. Amen. These OT pictures of the cloud of Jehovah describe Yahweh as always with Israel (note the phrase "did not take away the pillar of cloud" indicating that Yahweh's presence was always with them) providing guidance and protection to ALL the people of the nation. The cloud also was used to protect Israel from the Egyptians (Ex 14:19,20+).