12按预表,云表征那灵(林前十1~2与1注4……);照亮的火表征神的话(诗一一九105)。因此,神所给即时、活的带领,乃是借着灵或话临到的。云柱和火柱象征神自己,因为神是灵也是话(约四24,一1)。不仅如此,话也是灵(六63,弗六17)。因此,神、话、灵乃是一,日夜不断地带领并引导我们。在基督徒的生活中,白昼和黑夜并无两样,因为火柱所发的光,使黑夜变为白昼(出十三21注1)。 12In typology the cloud signifies the Spirit (1 Cor. 10:1-2 and footnote 4 of v. 1…), and the fire, for enlightening, signifies the Word of God (Psa. 119:105). Hence, the instant, living leading from God comes through either the Spirit or the Word. The two pillars symbolize God Himself, for He is both the Spirit and the Word (John 4:24; 1:1). Furthermore, the Word is also the Spirit (John 6:63; Eph. 6:17). Thus, God, the Word, and the Spirit are one to lead and guide us continually, whether by day or by night. In the Christian life there is no difference between day and night, for the light from the pillar of fire causes the night to become day. (Exo. 13:21, footnote 1)