Exodus
Old Testament • Book #2
The story of Israel's deliverance from Egypt, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and the tabernacle construction.
"Now these are the names of the sons of Israel, who came into Egypt (every man and his household came with Jacob):"
— Exodus 1:1
About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the dramatic story of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God sends ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and leads His people to Mount Sinai where He gives them the Ten Commandments and instructions for the tabernacle. It's a story of liberation, covenant, and God making a people His own. The themes of redemption in Exodus echo throughout the rest of Scripture.
Background
- Author
- Moses
- Date Written
- ~1450–1410 BC
- Genre
- Law / Narrative
Key Themes in Exodus
- ▸Deliverance and redemption
- ▸God's power over earthly rulers
- ▸The giving of the Law
- ▸God's presence with His people
- ▸Covenant relationship
Famous Verses from Exodus
“And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM.”
— Exodus 3:14
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
— Exodus 14:14
“The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation.”
— Exodus 15:2
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
— Exodus 20:3
“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
— Exodus 33:14
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