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. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. The most popular bible verses from the book of exodus. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th. 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 of exodus kjv audio bible full by alexander. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Book of exodus exodus chapter 1 exodus chapter 2 exodus chapter 3 exodus chapter 4 exodus chapter 5 exodus chapter 6 exodus chapter 7. 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 name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. 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. He is the author of the pentateuch which includes the first five books of the old testamentgenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. I just got through genesis with your bible plan and im getting more out of the bible than i have before. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Exodus is the second book of the old testament following the book of genesis. The holy bible book 02 exodus kjv dramatized audio. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes 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 exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian exile 6th century bce, with. 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.
Exodus plays a crucial role in setting the stage for later events of the bible to unfold. After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected. Exodus 3 1 now moses was keeping the flock of jethro his fatherinlaw, the priest of midian. 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 gets its name from the nation of israels mass. This pharaoh has forgotten all of josephs contributions and seeks to oppress the hebrews, forcing them to work long hours without break and killing their children to reduce their numbers. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter. We also need to follow god by obeying his commands. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Aaron is described in the book of exodus of the hebrew scriptures old. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately. 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 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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 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. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of belief and apostasy. It outlines the events that occurred as the israelites were in the process of leaving egypt for canaan under strict protection of god. The people in egypt did not want to free these slaves. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries.
The book of exodus, along with genesis, is one of the best known books of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Discover the most popular exodus bible verses in this collection of. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes 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. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. Exodus bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Exodus 1 niv the israelites oppressed these are bible. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus.
Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the book s opening phrase, these are the names. In the book of exodus, the israelites, the descendants of jacobs sons, are living in the land of goshen, under a new pharaoh. Exodus bible book with full chapters king james version. Moses and the exodus exodus 115 part of the series. Moses and israel in egypt, 10 plagues, the red sea, 10 commandments, gods law, the tabernacle. Exodus 1 new international version niv the israelites oppressed. These are all of the chapters of the book of exodus. Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of exodus in the bible king james version. The book of exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. Its the point at which god and the israelitesthe two biggest characters of the hebrew bibleget to know each other.
This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. Exodus 1 niv the israelites oppressed bible gateway. The book of exodus in the bible is the second after genesis. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to horeb. The bible and gods spirit are our guides today, just as god guided israelites with the cloud and fire.
List of books and articles about book of exodus online. Additionally, other biblical books refer to the law of. May 27, 2018 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. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. The book of exodus in the bible 574 words essay example. It mainly explains the salvation of israelites from mistreatments by the egyptians. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the rational bible. Exodus 3 1 now moses was keeping the flock of jethro his father in law, the priest of midian.
Moses then wrote down everything the lord had said, exodus 24. Because its such a pivotal moment in israelite culture, the story, the rules, and the aura reverberate throughout the rest of the book. In the book of exodus, moses life is divided into three fortyyear periods. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Moses was the author of the book of exodus exodus 17.
The exodus story shapes the entire rest of the bible. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Nov 18, 2017 the book of exodus read by alexander scourby. 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. These troubles forced the people in egypt to free their hebrew slaves. Introduction to the book of exodus learn religions. These are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants genesis 15. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. This is the holy book of exodus, known as the second book of moses called exodus. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible 1599. Exodus 1 niv bible these are the names of the sons of. Moses leads the chosen people of israel through the wilderness to mount sinai. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants. 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. 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. God rescues and delivers his people as he guides them into the unfamiliar desert. Sep 11, 2012 this is the holy book of exodus, known as the second book of moses called exodus.