He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

He spread a cloud for a covering - or protection during their marches. While they were encamped, the cloud rested over the tabernacle (). "The cloud of the Lord was upon (i:e., over) them by day, when they went out of the camp." The cloud afforded a grateful shade over the congregation against the sun. Compare, spiritually and metaphorically, Isaiah 4:5,

And fire to give light in the night - (; ; ; .)

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