World English Bible

Exodus 10:22

“Moses stretched forth his hand toward the sky, and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days.”

Verse in context — Exodus 10

But Yahweh hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he didn't let the children of Israel go.

Yahweh said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.

Moses stretched forth his hand toward the sky, and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days.

They didn't see one another, neither did anyone rise from his place for three days; but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.

Pharaoh called to Moses, and said, "Go, serve Yahweh. Only let your flocks and your herds stay behind. Let your little ones also go with you.

God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.