Exodus 10:22

22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days.

Exodus 10:22 in Other Translations

22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:

22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was pitch darkness in all the land of Egypt three days.

22 So Moses lifted his hand to the sky, and a deep darkness covered the entire land of Egypt for three days.

22 Moses stretched out his hand to the skies. Thick darkness descended on the land of Egypt for three days.

22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;

22 Moses lifted his hand toward the sky, and throughout Egypt there was total darkness for three days.

22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was thick darkness throughout the land of Egypt for three days.

22 So Moses reached out his hand toward the sky. Then complete darkness covered 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 ) .

Exodus 10:22 In-Context

20 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go.

21 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness spreads over Egypt—darkness that can be felt.”

22 So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days.

23 No one could see anyone else or move about for three days. Yet all the Israelites had light in the places where they lived.

24 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.”

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 105:28; Isaiah 13:10; Isaiah 45:7; Isaiah 50:3; Revelation 16:10