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One of the manifestations of the presence of Yahweh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The pillars of smoke and fire are a dual theophany (manifestation of God) described in various places in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. The pillars are said to have guided the Israelites through the desert during the Exodus from Egypt. The pillar of smoke provided a visible guide for the Israelites during the day, while the pillar of fire lit their way by night.
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