Exodus 10:22
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses stretches out his hand toward heaven, and thick darkness covers all Egypt for three days.
Context
The thick darkness lasts three days—long enough that the Egyptians feel not a momentary eclipse but sustained judgment. The duration emphasizes that this is no natural phenomenon; it is prolonged and oppressive. Moses' action triggers the supernatural event, establishing his role as God's agent.
What Does Exodus 10:22 Mean?
The thick darkness lasts three days—long enough that the Egyptians feel not a momentary eclipse but sustained judgment. The duration emphasizes that this is no natural phenomenon; it is prolonged and oppressive. Moses' action triggers the supernatural event, establishing his role as God's agent.
Three days of darkness suggests complete spiritual confusion and despair. Life stops; work ceases; fear deepens with each passing hour. The three-day period also prefigures Jesus' death and resurrection, though this is not explicit in the text itself.