A new king came to rule over egypt who enslaved the descendants of israel and asked the midwives to kill all the male children. Book of exodus definition of book of exodus by the free dictionary. Several statements in exodus indicate that moses wrote certain sections of the book see 17. Biblical numbers are used in prophecy of time and cycles.
The first five books of the bible are together known as the pentateuch see introduction to genesis. Exodus the 1901 jewish encyclopedia bible encyclopedia. C some archeological data can maybe refer to an earlier time. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.
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. Bible and exodus is not a history book but an interpretation of history. Moses leads his fatherinlaws sheep to mount horeb, where he is astonished to see a bush that is burning but not consumed. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. Why the book of exodus matters for your life core christianity.
The english name exodus comes from the ancient greek. Exodus, theology of definition and meaning bible dictionary. Exodus, the book of, 1 definition and meaning bible. 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. Exodus 1, new international version niv the bible app. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to god. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. The word exodus comes from the septuagint the greek translation of the bible, referred to as the lxx, meaning seventy, which titled this book, the going out of egypt, or the departure from egypt. The book of exodus tells how god rescues his people israel from slavery in egypt. Aside from a few key texts and wellknown thoughts, exodus is not commonly recognized as. In its biblical sense, the book of exodus is a story contained in the old testament and part of the jewish torah which describes how moses lead the israelite. Tradition holds that moses wrote the book of exodus.
Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. Book of exodus synonyms, book of exodus pronunciation, book of exodus translation, english dictionary definition of book of exodus. More about the book of exodus exodus in the picture study bible. The exodus experience was the defining moment in the history of the children of israel. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. After reading all the scripture passages in your bible, then read the writers comments. 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. Exodus summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of exodus for bible study or sunday school lessons. 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. In the house of levi, a son was born and after three months he was sent down the river to escape death.
Everything you need to know about exodus newspring church. This foreshadowed jesus, the lamb of god without spot or blemish 1 peter 1. Prior to the book of exodus, the only legal sections in the bible are the short commands contained in the various covenants with adam, noah, abraham, isaac, and jacob, including the law of circumcision gen 17. Generally, persons and places in bible refer to historical data since the 8th cent. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth. The name exodus comes from the greek septuagint and means departure or going out, because of the departure of the nation of israel from egypt.
The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. The meaning, characters, and themes of the book of exodus. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. Use these devotionals as you read through the book of exodus. Exodus 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs ever. Book of exodus definition of book of exodus by the free. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. In those last two chapters of the bible, as in the bibles first two chapters, we see. The book of exodus continues the story of the redemptive history that god. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century goldman, vivien on.
The exodus was the seminal event in jewish history. Exodus begins in the egyptian region called goshen. Hebrew title of this book weelleh shemot originated from the ancient practice of naming a bible book after its first word or words. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. The book of exodus in the bible described the process in which god led his people israelite from slavery in egypt to the promise land. Bible comments are understanding the context, interpreting the scriptures, and focusing on the meaning. Its themes are a major part of the psalms and the old testament prophetical books. The exodusthe story of the israelites deliverance from oppression in the land of egyptis retold in the hebrew bible and in the new testament. Exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian exile, with final revisions in the persian postexilic period. If its date is shrouded in mystery then the events veracity begins to be questioned. Exodus, the definition and meaning bible dictionary. In its pages, one discovers the starting of israel from slavery in egypt, the thought of the rules on support sinai, the journey towards canaan, plus the beginnings of judaic faith based practice.
Back to the main page back to the holy bible the book of exodus. He was found by the pharaohs daughter and named moses. 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. Book of exodus the second book of the old testament. In defense of a 15 th century bce exodus attempting to determine the date of the exodus is an important endeavor. Now these are the names of is the translation of the first two hebrew words. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Exodus, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. List of free bible stories from exodus in simple english that you can download right now.
Bible need to know is a recurring feature that looks at the story behind the stories in the bible. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Entry for exodus the 1901 jewish encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is a descriptive record of the history, religion and customs of the jewish people. Its main significance lies in gods deliverance of israel from egyptian slavery. Study exodus using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes. That moses thing this brief introduction to scriptural typology can unlock new richness in our study of the bible by giving us a distinctively catholic viewpoint. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. Preaching from the book of exodus, under motivation of the january bible study emphasis in 1978, will undoubtedly provide that precise experience for many preachers.
Core christianity why the book of exodus matters for. The second of the books of moses in the old testament of the bible, the second book in the torah. The second book of the pentateuch bears in the septuagint the name of exodos, in the vulgate jeromes latin bible, 390405 ad. Exodus comes from a greek word meaning exit or departure. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. Exodus is the second of the five books written by moses. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. It records the history of israel s enslavement to pharaoh and their freedom through a deliverer that god raised up. At the end of the book of genesis jacobs family had come to egypt at the invitation of joseph, one of jacobs sons, who had risen to prominence in egypt. In the hebrew bible the books name is taken from the first two hebrew words in verse 1, elleh these and shemoth names, which can be translated, these are the names. Led by moses, they journey through the wilderness to the promise land canaan which god promised them at mout. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century.
The interpretation of numbers in the bible is quite different from how numbers are interpreted under popular numerological methods. 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 many ways, the exodus is the thematic well from which the rest of the bible attracts. In this easytouse guide, readers will follow israels journey through the red sea, across the wilderness, and eventually to mount sinairediscovering the glory of the god who rescues and redeems sinners, even in the midst of their unfaithfulness. Understanding the context provides a summary overview of the entire background passage that also sets the passage in the context of the bible book being studied. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word book of exodus. 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. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power.
Notes on exodus from king james bible old testament. Scholars call such recurrences of the storys themes and language outside of the book of exodus the exodus tradition. Stories from the book of exodus easyenglish bible with. 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. The book of exodus recounts the single most important event in israels history. This deliverer was named moses, and moses was given the task of leading his people out of egypt to the promised land, the land of canaan. Among the symbolic presentations of christ in the book of exodus is the story of the water from the rock in exodus 17.