The metaphoric and symbolic uses of clouds are many, and furnish some of the most powerful figures of Scripture. In the Old Testament, Yahweh's presence is made manifest and His glory shown forth in a cloud. The cloud is usually spoken of as bright and shining, and it could not be fathomed by man:
The Senate is one of the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament. It consists of 76 senators, twelve from each of the six states and two from each of the mainland territories.
About the Senate. The Senate is the Upper House in Canadaâs bicameral parliamentary democracy. It unites a diverse group of accomplished Canadians in service of their country. Parliamentâs 105 senators shape Canadaâs future. Senators scrutinize legislation, suggest improvements and fix mistakes.