And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven, and there was a thick darkness over all the land of Egypt three days. ] The eleventh, twelveth, and thirteenth days of the month Abib; with this compare the fifth vial, ( Revelation 16:10 ) .
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But Jehovah hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the children of Israel go.
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And Jehovah said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.
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And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;
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they saw not one another, neither rose any one from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.
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And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve Jehovah; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.
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