Exodus 10:22
Exodus 10:22 in Multiple Translations
So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days.
And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:
And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;
And when Moses' hand was stretched out, dark night came over all the land of Egypt for three days;
Moses lifted up his hand toward heaven, and the whole of Egypt went completely dark for three days.
Then Moses stretched forth his hande towarde heauen, and there was a blacke darkenesse in all the land of Egypt three daies.
And Moses stretcheth out his hand towards the heavens, and there is darkness — thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;
Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days.
And Moses stretched forth his hand towards heaven: and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:
And Moses stretch forth his hand towards heaven: and there came horrible darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days.
So Moses/I reached his/my hand toward the sky, and it became totally dark all over Egypt for three days and nights.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 10:22
Study Notes — Exodus 10:22
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- Exodus 10:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 10:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 10:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 10:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 10:22
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 10:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 10:22
- Sermons on Exodus 10:22
Context — The Ninth Plague: Darkness
22So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days.
23No one could see anyone else, and for three days no one left his place. Yet all the Israelites had light in their dwellings. 24Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, “Go, worship the LORD. Even your little ones may go with you; only your flocks and herds must stay behind.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 105:28 | He sent darkness, and it became dark— yet they defied His words. |
| 2 | Revelation 16:10 | And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness, and men began to gnaw their tongues in anguish |
| 3 | Exodus 20:21 | And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 5:22 | The LORD spoke these commandments in a loud voice to your whole assembly out of the fire, the cloud, and the deep darkness on the mountain; He added nothing more. And He wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me. |
| 5 | Amos 4:13 | For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth— the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” |
| 6 | Joel 2:2 | a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come. |
| 7 | Joel 2:31 | The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 4:11 | You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. |
Exodus 10:22 Summary
[This verse, Exodus 10:22, shows us how God used Moses to bring total darkness over the land of Egypt for three days, demonstrating His power and judgment over Pharaoh and the Egyptians. This event was a fulfillment of God's instruction to Moses in Exodus 10:21, and it shows us the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Moses' actions. Just as the Israelites had light in their dwellings, as stated in Exodus 10:23, we can have spiritual light and guidance in our lives when we trust in God, as seen in Psalm 119:105. By trusting in God and obeying His instructions, we can experience His protection and care, just as the Israelites did in Exodus 10:23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the total darkness in Exodus 10:22?
The purpose of the total darkness was to demonstrate God's power and judgment over Pharaoh and the Egyptians, as seen in Exodus 10:21, where God instructs Moses to stretch out his hand toward heaven to bring about the darkness.
How long did the darkness last in Exodus 10:22?
The darkness lasted for three days, as stated in Exodus 10:22, and it was so severe that no one could see anyone else, and no one left their place, as seen in Exodus 10:23.
Was the darkness only over the Egyptians or did it affect the Israelites as well?
The darkness was only over the Egyptians, as the Israelites had light in their dwellings, as stated in Exodus 10:23, demonstrating God's protection and care for His people, similar to what is seen in Exodus 8:22, where God protects the Israelites from the plague of flies.
What can we learn from the obedience of Moses in Exodus 10:22?
We can learn the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Moses' actions in Exodus 10:22, where he stretched out his hand toward heaven as instructed by God in Exodus 10:21, demonstrating trust and faith in God's plan, similar to what is seen in Genesis 6:22, where Noah obeys God's instructions to build the ark.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and judgment, just as Moses did in Exodus 10:22?
- How can I demonstrate obedience to God's instructions in my daily life, just as Moses did in Exodus 10:22?
- What are some ways that God has demonstrated His protection and care for me, just as He did for the Israelites in Exodus 10:23?
- How can I share with others the message of God's power and judgment, as seen in Exodus 10:22, and the importance of obedience to His instructions?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 10:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 10:22
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 10:22
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 10:22
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 10:22
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 10:22
Sermons on Exodus 10:22
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(Exodus) Exodus 10:21-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the darkness that fell upon the land of Egypt during the time of Moses. He highlights the miraculous nature of this darkness and how it affect |
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Will the Church Go Through the Tribulation by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the idea that as a person goes through life and achieves certain milestones, they become increasingly ready to go home. These milestones inclu |
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The Armageddon Count Down by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the signs and events that Jesus foretold would happen before the coming of the kingdom of God. These signs include perplexities of nations, wa |
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The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the Doctrine of Repentance, emphasizing the essential nature of repentance as a grace of God's Spirit that humbles and reforms sinners. He highlights the |
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They Repented Not by Harry Ironside | Harry Ironside emphasizes that while God's creation and goodness should lead humanity to repentance, many remain unresponsive, drifting further into sin despite experiencing His bl |
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The Vials of the Wrath of God by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches on the pouring out of the vials of God's wrath upon the earth by the seven angels, symbolizing divine judgment. The vial judgments, subsequent to the trum |
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Epistle 22 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of staying close to the inner light and the power of God's words, urging believers to avoid distractions from vain thoughts and to focus on the |







