21 The Lord was going before them in a pillar of cloud 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 by day , nor the pillar of fire by night , from before the people .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 13:21-22
Commentary on Exodus 13:21-22
(Read Exodus 13:21-22)
The Lord went before them in a pillar, or appearance of the Divine Majesty. Christ was with the church in the wilderness, John 14:6.