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So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was thick darkness throughout the land of Egypt for three days.
Exodus 10:22 Meaning and Commentary
Exodus 10:22
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, and he would not let the Israelites go.
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Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness spreads over Egypt—darkness that can be felt.”
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So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days.
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No one could see anyone else or move about for three days. Yet all the Israelites had light in the places where they lived.
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Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, “Go, worship the LORD. Even your women and children may go with you; only leave your flocks and herds behind.”