Exodus 10:23
“They didn’t see one another, and nobody rose from his place for three days; but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”
What does Exodus 10:23 mean?
During one of the ten plagues, God sent a darkness so thick over Egypt that people literally could not move, work, or even see their own families. It was complete paralysis, a sign of God's power and judgment against Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go. Yet while Egyptian darkness was absolute, the Israelite homes remained lit, showing that God's people were protected and set apart from this punishment. This detail reveals something beautiful about how God relates to those who belong to him: even in the midst of surrounding chaos and hardship, his people experience his provision and care. Whether you're facing genuinely dark circumstances or watching darkness fall around you, this verse reminds us that God's light still reaches those he loves.