between the Egyptians and the Israelites. The cloud made it dark for the Egyptians, but gave light to the people of Israel, and so the armies could not come near each other all night.

But the people continued to stand a long way off, and only Moses went near the dark cloud where God was.

The world of the dead lies open to God; no covering shields it from his sight.

There is no darkness dark enough to hide a sinner from God.

He reveals things that are deep and secret; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and he himself is surrounded by light.

There is nothing that can be hid from God; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves.