In the koren tanakh of the land of israel exodus, editor. Spread over the books of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, it tells the myth of the enslavement of the israelites in ancient egypt, their liberation through the hand of their tutelary deity yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and their wanderings in the wilderness up to the borders of canaan, the land their god has given. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants genesis 15. 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 gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt.
Jan 02, 2020 this foreshadowed jesus, the lamb of god without spot or blemish 1 peter 1. Although biblical scholars and archaeologists argue about various aspects of israels exodus from egypt, many of them agree that the exodus occurred in some form or another. The book of exodus, like the other books of the hexateuch, is of composite origin, being compiled of documents originally distinct, which have been excerpted and combined by a redactor see pentateuch. Exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy is a conjunction. The book of exodus kjv audio bible full by alexander. The title in the greek, latin, and english versions means a going out, referring to the seminal event of the liberation of israel from egyptian bondage through the wondrous acts and power of god. Intro to exodus biblica the international bible society. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus the book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. Exodus presents the story to show how israel became a nation. The second purpose of the second book of the bible regards law. God raises up a deliverer to confront the evil of pharaoh and. The book of exodus records the history of israels enslavement to pharaoh and their freedom through a deliverer that god raised up. They should be utilized with the following understanding.
The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. Book of exodus synonyms, book of exodus pronunciation, book of exodus translation, english dictionary definition of book of exodus. Exodus 1 esv israel increases greatly in egypt bible. The journey between egypt and the wilderness of sinai and mount sinai took three months to the day ex 19.
Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Exodus shows the development of israel and the birth of a real nation, and the promises of god to abraham begin to unfold. A critical, theological commentary old testament library. After verse seven in the first chapter of the book of exodus israel is noticed by the egyptians as being great in number and prosperous. The following notes on the book of exodus were compiled from a bible study led by bro. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible. 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.
Unlike genesis, which is anonymous as far as internal evidence is concerned, exodus claims in more than one place that moses wrote at least substantial portions of the book. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. 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. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemies the beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. The second book of moses exodus from the holy bible new international version niv book 2 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so.
It is part of the pentateuch, one of the holiest sections of religious text and foundational to the jewish faith. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenon the towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. Hebrew title of this book weelleh shemot originated from the ancient practice of naming a bible book after its first word or words. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy written by moses written while in the wilderness written to the descendants of israel.
Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. The book of exodus reveals god through his acts as a covenantmaker and keeper, as the sovereign over individuals, nations, and nature, as executing judgment upon the wicked, as a kinsmanredeemer, as a warrior, and as personal, coming to dwell in the midst of his people. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. A study of the book of exodus braveheart mens ministry old fort baptist church chapter 1. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway.
The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible. Book of exodus the second book of the old testament. Back to the main page back to the holy bible the book of exodus.
Learn what the bible teaches in the book of exodus. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. As we start reading the book of shmot exodus this week, even the experienced reader may lack significant context. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. The title is a latin term derived from the greek word exodos, a going out. The book of exodus niv audio holy bible high quality. Though scholars speculate and debate, there is no good reason to deny that moses wrote the book. If some understanding is to be gained from the book of exodus and its doctrine of god, a preliminary look at the religion of the egyptians is necessary.
Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the exodus from egypt, and the journey to mount sinai under the leadership of moses. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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 definition of book of exodus by the free. It is a conjunction, such as our and, and is used to connect the narrative to the previous book. The first six verses of exodus tie it effectively to genesis. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to gods people. Now these are the names of is the translation of the first two hebrew words.
In view of this the book of exodus seems to fall into seven distinct sections. This remarkable book takes us through the history of jamaican music, marleys own personal journey from the trench town ghetto to his status as global superstar, as well as marleys deep spiritual practice of rastafari and the roots of this religion. Find out how this epic story fits into the entire biblical narrative. Exodus 1 english standard version esv israel increases greatly in egypt. 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. Each paragraph preceded by comment or q an abbreviation for question was introduced by someone other than bro. 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. He was raised in the royal court of egypt by pharaohs daughter, but he left this place of privilege. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and. 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. One purpose of exodus was to show the lord as redeemer as seen by the hebrews when they were delivered from slavery. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus. God rescues and delivers his people as he guides them into the unfamiliar desert.
In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. 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. Exodus means going out or the way out, and thus it describes israels. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. The book celebrates and memorializes this great saving event in song and story and also the awesome revelation and covenant at mt. For a reader to truly understand and appreciate the narratives here, they need to understand the social and political realities in which they occurred in ancient egypt. Laws were established for the lords redeemed people to live by. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. The book of exodus, part 1 ch is the story of moses leading israel out of egypt. Exodus 1 niv bible these are the names of the sons of. Exodus 10 new revised standard version nrsv the eighth plague. The title in the hebrew tradition is comprised of the first several words of the book, and these are the names.
Exodus is the second book of the hebrew bible, but it may rank first in lasting cultural importance. In english following a lost sheep from his flock, moses encounters a burning bush. 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 bible project great animated video explaining the book of exodus chapters exodus see the bigger picture. The book occurred sometime before moses birth in 1526 ex 2 d. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. On a deeper level, this reflects the fact that it is the book in which our identity name as a nation is forged. A new king came to power who did not turn remember joseph or what he did. The story of the exodus is anticipated in various ways and through several stories in the book of genesis. Tradition holds that moses wrote the book of exodus. 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. After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected the tabernacle of congregation according to his command.
A critical, theological commentary old testament library childs, brevard s. Eleanor mintz, third from left, during her familys passover. What you really need to know about the exodus life, hope. This article is part of the 10 things you should know series 1. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. 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. Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. Using archaeological evidence, he tried to show that everything could have been explained through natural events. But the book of exodus is so much more than a makingofarecord story. Jewish families on wednesday will again recount the 10 plagues from the book of exodus. This foreshadowed jesus, the lamb of god without spot or blemish 1 peter 1.
The book of exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Exodus begins in the egyptian region called goshen. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity.
It is possible that moses composed the book during or shortly after the encampment of the people at sinai 1446 c. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. The discovery of extensive egyptian fortifications all along that route from the period in question confirms the accuracy of this observation. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel. It takes its name from the event known as the exodus, the dramatic deliverance of the hebrew people from enslavement in egypt under the leadership of moses. The dangers of the comfort zone the story continues the pentateuch. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible 1599. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. 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.
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