Exodus: Summary & Overview
Overview
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.
Key Themes
- •Deliverance and redemption
- •God's power over earthly rulers
- •The giving of the Law
- •God's presence with His people
- •Covenant relationship
Famous Verses
“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
Key Facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Law / Narrative
- Author
- Moses
- Date Written
- ~1450–1410 BC
- Chapters
- 40
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