Isaiah 4:5

³ Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy— all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

⁴ when the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains from the heart of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire.

Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

⁶ a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,
KJV: And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.
WEB: The LORD will create over the whole habitation of Mount Zion and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night, for over all the glory will be a canopy.
ASV: And Jehovah will create over the whole habitation of mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory [shall be spread] a covering.
DARBY: And Jehovah will create over every dwelling-place of mount Zion, and over its convocations, a cloud by day and a smoke, and the brightness of a flame of fire by night: for over all the glory shall be a covering.
BLB: And YHWH will create over all the foundation of Mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud by day, and smoke, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all of the glory [will be] a canopy.

ÅB: Og over hvert sted på Sions berg og over dets forsamlinger skal Herren skape en sky og en røyk om dagen og glans av flammende ild om natten; for over alt herlig er det et dekke.
OTB: Da skal Herren skape over hele området på Sions berg og over dem som samles der, en sky om dagen og en glød av flammende ild om natten; over all herligheten skal det være et dekke.
B1930: Og over hvert sted på Sions berg og over dets forsamlinger skal Herren skape en sky og en røk om dagen og glans av luende ild om natten; for over alt herlig er det et dekke.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Exodus 13:21–22
And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night.
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Nehemiah 9:12
You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.
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Exodus 40:34–38
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
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Numbers 9:15–22
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning.
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Psalms 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.
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Isaiah 46:13
I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.
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Psalms 85:9
Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
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Isaiah 33:20
Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts. Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful pasture, a tent that does not wander; its tent pegs will not be pulled up, nor will any of its cords be broken.
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