Exodus 10:21 kjva — And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt."

— Exodus 10:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 10 — Context

18

And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the Lord.

19

And the Lord turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt.

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But the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.

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And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:

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They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.

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And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the Lord; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.

Exodus 10:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 10:21 say?
Exodus 10:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.”
Where is Exodus 10:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 10:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 10, verse 21.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 10:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 10:21 in?
Exodus 10:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 10:21?
Exodus 10:21 reads (KJVA): “And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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