What other biblical events show God's control over natural elements like in Exodus 10:22?

◄ Biblical events showing God's control? ►

Setting the Scene: Exodus 10:22

“So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days.”

God’s power over darkness in Egypt is one of many moments where He commands creation. Here are others:

Light and Darkness Respond

• Creation: “Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3)

• Crucifixion: “From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.” (Matthew 27:45)

Waters Obey

• The Flood begins and ends on God’s timetable (Genesis 7:11; 8:1)

• Red Sea parts: “The LORD drove the sea back… and the waters were divided.” (Exodus 14:21)

• Jordan River halts for Israel (Joshua 3:16)

• Jordan parts again for Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 2:8, 14)

Celestial Bodies Halt or Reverse

• Sun and moon stand still: “So the sun stood still and the moon stopped.” (Joshua 10:13)

• Shadow retreats for Hezekiah: “The sun’s shadow went back the ten steps.” (2 Kings 20:11)

Weather Shifts at His Word

• Elijah’s drought and sudden rain (1 Kings 17:1; 18:45)

• Plague of hail in Egypt (Exodus 9:23)

Storms Start and Stop

• Jonah: “The LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea.” (Jonah 1:4) — “the sea ceased from its raging.” (Jonah 1:15)

• Jesus calms wind and waves: “He rebuked the wind and the raging waters; and they ceased.” (Luke 8:24)

Water Bears His Steps

• Jesus walks on the sea: “He went out to them, walking on the sea.” (Matthew 14:25)

Animals Fall in Line

• Net-breaking catch of fish: “They were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish.” (John 21:6)

Earth Shakes at Key Moments

• Sinai trembles (Exodus 19:18)

• Resurrection morning earthquake (Matthew 28:2)

From first light to final earthquake, Scripture consistently shows that every element of creation answers to the voice of its Creator.