John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:14

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, etc.] Which was in the form of a pillar, and went before them, and the Lord in it, and directed their way, and protected them from heat; (see <021321>Exodus 13:21,22) (<160912>Nehemiah 9:12,19) this was typical of Christ, who is a shadow and security from the heat of a fiery law, the flaming sword of justice, the wrath of God, which is poured forth like fire, the fiery darts of Satan, and from hurt by any enemy whatever; (see <230405>Isaiah 4:5,6 25:4), and who leads his people through the wilderness of this world by his Spirit, by his word, and by his own example; and who is the best and safest guide to follow: and all the night with a light of fire; which also was in the form of a pillar, and went before them, and gave light in the night, and the Lord was in it; and this also was typical of Christ, who is the light of his people amidst all their darkness in this world.

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