What is great darkness in Gen 15.12?

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Genesis 15.12: “And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.” (KJV)

Is this similar to the plague of darkness in Ex 10.21? Or Genesis 32.24, where Jacob wrestles with the Angel?

Why does it fall on Abraham, and what purpose does it serve?

1 Comment

  • Reply July 20, 2026

    Troy Day

    perhaps Rick Wadholm Jr can explain this to all our @followers if he can of course

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