psalms 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

psalms 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to illumine by night.

39. covering--in sense of protection (compare Ex 13:21; Nu 10:34). In the burning sands of the desert the cloud protected the congregation from the heat of the sun; an emblem of God's protecting favor of His people, as interpreted by Isaiah (Isa 4:5, 6; compare Nu 9:16).

psalms 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering, And fire to illumine by night.

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