Exodus 10:22Moses stretched forth his hand toward the sky, and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days.
The setting
Egypt, ~1446 BC. For 72 hours, supernatural darkness blankets the entire kingdom except Goshen where Israelites live. Egyptians cannot move, work, or function. Modern-day Egypt.
The emotion here: witnessing divine judgment with fearful reverence
The original word
shalosh (שלש) — three, the number of divine completeness in Hebrew thought
Why it matters
This darkness preceded Passover by days - Israelites could see light while Egyptians lived in terror
Read with care
What most readers miss in Exodus 10:22
The Israelites had LIGHT in their homes while Egypt was pitch black - showing God's protection
Common misconceptionPeople assume everyone experienced this darkness equally. But the Israelites had light in their homes - God protected His people even during His judgment on Egypt.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Exodus 10:22
Bible Genome reading
Exodus 10:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Exodus 10:22 comes from the book of Exodus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include obedience, divine power. Notable phrases: thick darkness; three days.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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