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Exodus 10:22

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 10:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;
Exodus 10:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19And Jehovah turned an exceeding strong west wind, which took up the locusts, and drove them into the Red Sea; there remained not one locust in all the border of Egypt.
20But Jehovah hardened Pharaoh`s heart, and he did not let the children of Israel go.
21And Jehovah said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.
22And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days;
23they saw not one another, neither rose any one from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.
24And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve Jehovah; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.
25And Moses said, Thou must also give into our hand sacrifices and burnt-offerings, that we may sacrifice unto Jehovah our God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“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, (<661610>Revelation 16:10).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thick darkness: Exo 20:21; Deu 4:11, Deu 5:22; Psa 105:28; Joe 2:2, Joe 2:31; Amo 4:13; Rev 16:10 Exodus 10:23”
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