Exodus 10:23 cpdv — No one saw his brother, nor moved himself out of the place where he was. But wherever the sons of Israel were living, t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"No one saw his brother, nor moved himself out of the place where he was. But wherever the sons of Israel were living, there was light. "

— Exodus 10:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 10 — Context

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And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh; neither did he release the sons of Israel.

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Then the Lord said to Moses: “Extend your hand into the sky. And let there be a darkness over the land of Egypt, so dense that they may be able to feel it.”

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And Moses extended his hand into the sky. And there came a horrible darkness in the entire land of Egypt for three days.

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No one saw his brother, nor moved himself out of the place where he was. But wherever the sons of Israel were living, there was light.

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And Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron, and he said to them: “Go, sacrifice to the Lord. Only let your sheep and herds remain behind. Your little ones may go with you.”

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Moses said: “You must also permit us victims and holocausts, which we may offer to the Lord our God.

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All the flocks shall travel with us. Not one hoof of them shall remain behind. For they are necessary for the worship of the Lord our God, especially since we do not know what ought to be immolated, until we arrive at the very place.”

Exodus 10:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 10:23 say?
Exodus 10:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “No one saw his brother, nor moved himself out of the place where he was. But wherever the sons of Israel were living, there was light. ”
Where is Exodus 10:23 in the Bible?
Exodus 10:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 10, verse 23.
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 10:23.
What translation should I read Exodus 10:23 in?
Exodus 10:23 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 10:23?
Exodus 10:23 reads (CPDV): “No one saw his brother, nor moved himself out of the place where he was. But wherever the sons of Israel were living, there was light. ” 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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