KJV ORIGINAL
But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if the cloud didn't lift up, then they didn't travel until the day it was lifted up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites waited for God's clear signal before moving - they only traveled when His cloud moved.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites had been delivered from slavery in Egypt, God led them through the wilderness with a visible cloud that symbolized His presence over the Tabernacle. This cloud served as a divine signal for when the community should move or stay, ensuring they followed God's timing rather than their own plans. The practice highlighted God's direct guidance during their nomadic journey toward the Promised Land.
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