But Moses said, “You must also let us have sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.
25. And Moses said. Moses no less severely repudiates all exceptions, than as if he authoritatively demanded of the king what God had enjoined. And assuredly, by this austere Magistrale. — Fr. and abrupt manner of speaking he evidenced his courage, whereby he might humble the arrogance and audacity of the impious king.
This darkness was not merely dark but palpable, felt by the fingers themselves, thick as fog. The Egyptians could not see one another, could not kindle a flame, and were terrified by the horrors of their own consciences and the dreadful sounds around them. Hell itself is utter darkness.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 10:21-29
But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart,.... Yet more and more: and he would not let them go; his heart was set against it, his will was resolute, and he was determined never to let them go.