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 second book of moses called exodus geneva bible. Moody press, 1956 is exactly what the title suggests devotional, not critical or analytical and can be helpful in working toward an interesting pulpit presentation relative. During this time, israel experienced physical prosperity and increase 1. He is the author of the pentateuch which includes the first five books of the old testamentgenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. It is by the septuagint called exodus, from whom we have the name of exodus, which signifies a going out. No less impressive is the fulfillment of the exodus types in the new testament portion of the book where the appearance of the resurrected christ to the nephites is recounted in 3 nephi.
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. Cassuto, a commentaru 0n the book of exodus, trans. One baby escapes and is found by pharaohs daughter and named moses. Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the exodus from egypt, and the journey to mount sinai under the leadership of moses. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants genesis 15. This is indeed the main story and also the meaning of the word exodus. We begin by recognizing that exodus is an integral part of the whole of scripture, not a standalone legal statue. When god delivers israel from egypt in the book of exodus, they are walking in the footsteps of the patriarchs. In the exodus, god made a distinction between egypt and israel exod. Moses was the author of the book of exodus exodus 17. Pages in category book of exodus the following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. Each of the synoptic gospels, in its own way, is concerned with demonstrating a relationship between christ and exodus. In fact, when he lets you go, hell eagerly chase you out of here.
Through moses god gave three different kinds of law. 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 since exodus continues the sacred story of the divine promise to israel begun in genesis. Exodus overview john gills exposition on the whole bible. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Check out what we have to say about it in our learning guide for the book. From servants to slaves the dangers of the comfort zone chapter 2.
It refers to the names of the israelites who came out of egypt. Roy honeycutt says of this section, all of exodus 118 is preparatory to the events described in 1924, and the sinai narrative 19. It brings to life the many stories and records in the old testament that may have seemed dull or strange not that the exodus was either. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses.
Typology in biblical studies finds an old testament story serving as a prefigurement or. It is part of the pentateuch, one of the holiest sections of religious text and foundational to the jewish faith. Typology of the exodus this is a chart i made a while back as i studied the story of israel with a different lens, that of typology. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses. The book of exodus is characterized by the amazing miracles that take place and the amazing types of redemption. Bob marley, exodus reggae musicians often draw inspiration from biblical stories. The hebrew title of this book is translated, these are the names. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. 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. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. 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 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. The book of exodus serves as a type for events in the new testament. The book of exodus as a literary type for the gospel of john jstor. In first book of the pentateuch, the book of genesis, the israelites had come to live in egypt in the land of goshen during a famine due to the fact that an israelite, joseph, had become a high official in the. In fact, as with all the bible, its history is to be taken as completely accurate. 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. Exodus 11 ceb god announces the final disaster the. But the book of exodus is so much more than a makingofarecord story. Book of exodus bible study chapter 5 10 the purpose of god and the purpose of satan. The call of god challenged to do a great work chapters 46.
The title is a latin term derived from the greek word exodos, a going out. The theme of these chapters is the covenant and law. As an adult, he kills an overseer for beating an israelite and flees to. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software. Bible commentary on the book of exodus, chapter 1, by dr. We can develop types and metaphors from the book of exodus, but it is historical at its core. The book of exodus is an amazing book and very useful in this regard. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to god. 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. In the book of exodus, moses life is divided into three fortyyear periods. Seven types of literature in the bible the wandering.
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. The title in the hebrew tradition is comprised of the first several words of the book, and these are the names. Exodus the overriding theme of the book of exodus is redemption. Mackintosh observed notes on the pentateuch loizeaux brothers, p. List of books and articles about book of exodus online research. The book celebrates and memorializes this great saving event in song and story and also the awesome revelation and covenant at mt. Several statements in exodus indicate that moses wrote certain sections of the book see 17. Would it not be better to say that the mixed multitude who joined the israelites in the exodus typify the nations streaming to israel isaiah 2. 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. Book of exodus, session 1 introduction yale divinity school. Most people would say that the book of exodus is all about the jews moving out of egypt in search of the promised land. The word exodus comes from the title in the septuagint version, and means literally, going out. List of books and articles about book of exodus online.
The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe passage through the sea of reeds traditionally mislocated as the red sea. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of exodus. The book devotional studies of old testament types, by fred hartley wright chicago. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. This message contains two outlines for the book of exodus. This is in perfect harmony with the subject of the book, for redemption is an individual matter. The story of the exodus is told in the books of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, the last four of the first five books of the bible also called the torah or pentateuch. 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 11 common english bible ceb god announces the final disaster. John barnett jesus gave us a vital piece of inside information as we try to exploit the riches of gods word, that information is that he is the one unifying theme that runs through each testament, every book, every chapter, and every verse of the book. The book of exodus primarily fits into the genres of narrative and law. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt.
The common opinion that the bible is a moral code book for christians falls far short, of course, of the full reality of what the bible is and does. These may be things, people, or events that picture and point forward to christ and his work. Holiness or redemptive law the laws given to the spiritual leader expressing the way one is. For the relation of exodus to the other books of the pentateuch, see ap. The following is a brief presentation of approximate dates of events in the book of exodus.