The exodus was the seminal event in jewish history. Exodus chronicles the events that led to gods people becoming a freed people to serve god. Exodus 1 niv the israelites oppressed these are bible gateway. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. The title in the hebrew tradition is comprised of the first several words of the book, and these are the names. This particular one fictionalizes an encounter abraham had with his father in their family idol shop. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power.
Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Unhappily the author died after completing only three of his commentaries two on genesis and one on exodus. These laws express particular case types of domestic, economic and criminal legislation common not only to the hebrews but to many peoples of the ancient near. Introduction to the pentateuch pentateuch, an analysis and synthesis other resources. The present volume, a commentary on the book of exodus, is the last of the commentaries to be rendered into english. An introduction to the book of exodus an argument of the book of exodus selected bibliography of exodus frank decanio.
An internationally acclaimed novelist for over 30 years, leon uris was the author of battle cry, the angry hills, exodus, mila 18, armageddon, topas qb vii, trinity, the haj, mitla pass, and redemption, and two highly praised works of nonfiction in collaboration with his wife, ireland. These rulers were called mishpatjudges,an office that traced back to a time when moses appointed assistants to help him resolve disputes among the hebrews exodus 18. Large format, featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations. You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. He was literate as a prince in egypt would have been. Follow israels iconic rescue in the book of exodus. And through miraculous deliverance and covenant law, the redeemer is revealed. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible.
It takes the story of the israelites from their presence in and oppression by egypt up to the reception of the divine law that occupies the entire book of leviticus and much of numbers. In the following article, three ways to look at the ten plagues, ziony zevit looks at these biblical plagues from various vantage points. Deborah was one of the rulers of the israelites prior to the monarchy period that began with saul circa 1047 bce. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the nile. The first five books of the bible are together known as the pentateuch see introduction to genesis. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the israelite nation out of egypt by the hand of yahweh, the god of their forefathers. More about the book of exodus exodus in the picture study bible timeline of the ancient world back to the old testament back to bible history online. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand. Exodus 3 1 now moses was keeping the flock of jethro his fatherinlaw, the priest of midian. Based on the revised standard version second catholic edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of the book of exodus using the biblical text itself and the churchs own guidelines for understanding the bible. The new leadership in egyptfeeling threatened by jacobs descendants, who have increased greatly in sizeembarks on a campaign to subdue the israelites, forcing them into slavery and eventually decreeing that all hebrew boys must be killed at birth. This name was adopted in the latin translation, and thence passed into other languages. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself.
Summary of the book of exodus exodus is the second book of the bible and the second book of the five books of the law, or the pentateuch. In part one of the book of exodus, god frees abrahams descendants in egypt through his servants moses and aaron with an epic showdown between good and evil. Bible quizzes about the book of exodus the masters house. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. Among the symbolic presentations of christ in the book of exodus is the story of the water from the rock in exodus 17. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. Their deliverance provides insight of gods redemptive work from the bondage of. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. Exodus, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. These are all of the chapters of the book of exodus. If its date is shrouded in mystery then the events veracity begins to be questioned.
Story telling from the book of exodus in the holy bible by zephaniah ministry of pakistan. Exodus 1 1599 geneva bible gnv the second book of moses, called exodus. Exodus begins in the egyptian region called goshen. Exodus 1 niv bible these are the names of the sons of. Exodus plays a crucial role in setting the stage for later events of the bible to unfold. Use these devotionals as you read through the book of exodus. This bible study is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Now these are the names of the children of israel, which came into egypt. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications.
The title is a latin term derived from the greek word exodos, a going out. The second book of the pentateuch is called exodus, from the greek word for departure, because its central event was understood by the septuagints translators to be the departure of the israelites from egypt. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible 1599. Exodus, part two in the story of humanitys redemption, tells how god brought israel up out of slavery to men, and allowed them to become his servants. Free online bible library the book of the covenant.
God raises up a deliverer to confront the evil of pharaoh and. Book of exodus verse by verse college of the open bible. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Bible need to know is a recurring feature that looks at the story behind the stories in the bible. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions.
Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt. He wrote or dictated the books of genesis and exodus except the concluding verses depicting his death and probably the other three books of the bible. Learn about the main ideas from the book of exodus of the bible. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. Exodus 1, new international version niv the bible app. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. The book continues the story of the ancestors of israel in egypt, now grown in number to a large landless population enslaved by the pharaoh. The book of exodus began with the israelites as egyptian slaves, but it ends with israel a free people, following god to the land he promised them. Exodus 9 new revised standard version nrsv the fifth plague. Reuben, simeon, levi, and judah, issachar, zebulun, and benjamin, dan, and nap. The larger format enhances both individual and group study.
Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. He was raised in the royal court of egypt by pharaohs daughter, but he left this place of privilege. The book of ecclesiastes read by alexander scourby. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. The exodus experience was the defining moment in the history of the children of israel.
God rescues and delivers his people as he guides them into the unfamiliar desert. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction the book of exodus is the second book of the torah or pentateuch, the first five books of the old testament. The second book of the pentateuch is called exodus, from the greek word for departure, because its central event was understood by the septuagints translators. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel. In defense of a 15 th century bce exodus attempting to determine the date of the exodus is an important endeavor. The holy bible book 02 exodus kjv dramatized audio. We also need to follow god by obeying his commands. The children of israel multiplythey are placed in bondage by the egyptianspharaoh seeks to destroy. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends.
Exodus fun, chapterbychapter, bible quizzes about the book of exodus. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. Several statements in exodus indicate that moses wrote certain sections of the book see 17. In the exodus out of egypt yahweh took a downtrodden group of canaanite slaves and formed them into his holy covenant nation, making them the vehicle of.
Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. The book of exodus in the bible describes ten egyptian plagues that bring suffering to the land of pharaoh. Exodus is the second book of the hebrew bible, but it may rank first in lasting cultural importance. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. Exodus 20 to 23, commonly called the book of the covenant, contains in addition to the ten commandments a series of laws most of which begin with the word if in the eng text.
The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs everincreasing descendants and their miraculous deliverance by god through moses. Exodus the book of exodus is the retelling of the jews coming into egypt as guests of joseph to their flight to freedom from slavery, led by moses under the direction of god, called yahweh by the jews. Exodus in the bible and the egyptian plagues biblical. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the book s opening phrase, these are the names. The second half of the book tells of the covenant that was established between god and israel at sinai and promulgates laws for the ordering of israels life since exodus continues the sacred story of the divine promise to israel begun in genesis. Exodus 14 english standard version esv crossing the red sea. Book of exodus exodus chapter 1 exodus chapter 2 exodus chapter 3 exodus chapter 4 exodus chapter 5 exodus chapter 6 exodus chapter 7 exodus chapter 8 exodus chapter 9 exodus chapter 10 exodus chapter 11 exodus chapter 12. The book describes how god through moses lead the people of israel out of slavery in egypt and led them across the red sea to freedom, towards the promised land. Exodus these are all of the chapters of the book of exodus. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses.
E xodus is the name given in the septuagint to the 2nd book of the pentateuch. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. The deliverance from brutal bondage was a critical event for the people of israel. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. The book of exodus describes how the israelites flee slavery in egypt through the might of yahweh, their god who has chosen the israelites as his people. These are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. Jan 02, 2020 this foreshadowed jesus, the lamb of god without spot or blemish 1 peter 1.
Thus exodus was not intended to exist separately, but was thought of as a continuation of a narrative that began in genesis and was completed in leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe. This is the holy book of exodus, known as the second book of moses called exodus. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. As to when the bible was written, moses received or wrote the 10 commandments in writing. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Exodus is the second book of the old testament following the book of genesis. The book of exodus, along with genesis, is one of the best known books of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. The foundational narratives of the book of exodus seek to articulate the lords claim to israels allegiance and to shape the identity of israel, its liturgical practices, and its legal traditions. Author within the book of exodus there continue reading bible study. Exodus bible book with full chapters king james version. Use these key concepts while doing your own personal study in gods word. Their practice was to seek guidance from god through prayer and meditation before making a ruling.
In part one of the book of exodus, god frees abrahams descendants in egypt through his servants moses and aaron with an epic showdown between good and. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Exodus 1 gnv the second book of moses, called exodus. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis. The most popular bible verses from the book of exodus. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose.
The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of exodus in the bible king james version. Exodus introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Nov 17, 2018 the book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them.
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