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 the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart again, so he refused to let the people go.
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Then the LORD said to Moses, “Lift your hand toward heaven, and the land of Egypt will be covered with a darkness so thick you can feel it.”
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So Moses lifted his hand to the sky, and a deep darkness covered the entire land of Egypt for three days.
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During all that time the people could not see each other, and no one moved. But there was light as usual where the people of Israel lived.
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Finally, Pharaoh called for Moses. “Go and worship the LORD,” he said. “But leave your flocks and herds here. You may even take your little ones with you.”