Retellings and allusions to the exodus tradition continue in the new testament, as in acts 7, where the exodus and its aftermath lead to the arrival, betrayal, and triumph of jesus. After the 10 plagues that were brought upon the egyptians, pharaoh gave the order to let the israelites go free. Moses is aware of his hebrew roots, and, one day, he kills an egyptian who is beating an israelite worker. The exodus of gods people out of egypt is the greatest redemptive event in the old testament, says don carson. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. The second book of moses called exodus geneva bible. In the gospels, a passover celebration provides the occasion and the theological context for the last supper and jesus arrest, execution, and resurrection. Both baptism and the lords supper draw upon an exodus pattern.
The book of exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. The quran calls the first five books of the old testament the tawrat in judaism, the collection of inspired books is known as tanakh. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Discover the most popular exodus bible verses in this collection of. God is faithful, and keeps his promise to abraham gn 15. The book celebrates and memorializes this great saving event in song and story and also the awesome revelation and covenant at mt. Exodus documents the timeframe of the tribes of israel being enslaved by egypt up until their early establishment as an independent nation and begins the documentation of israels laws. Exodus is one of the first 5 books of the old testament. The old testament contains the creation of the universe, the history of the patriarchs, the exodus from egypt, the formation of israel as a nation, the subsequent decline and fall of the nation, the prophets who spoke for god, and the wisdom books. Traditionally moses is understood as the author, although the book of exodus does not make that direct assertion. It was through gods mighty miracles that the hebrews were delivered from egyptian bondage, and the man moses was the tool that god chose to.
Leviticus king james bible, old testament audio book duration. The book of exodus, along with genesis, is one of the best known books of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. As the term old testament indicates, the commentary stands in the christian exegetical tradition. 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. Apart from the philological notes and translation, this commentary includes a formcritical section, looking at the growth of the tradition in its previous stages. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. Encyclopaedia britannica, chicago, london, toronto 1950. The old testament bible books word study of the old testament book of amos moral theology the term in exodus 15. The english names are from the septuagint and vulgate translations. 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.
This important series contains modern works written by noted authors as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The old and new testament library series offers authoritative commentary on many old and new testament books and provides additional theological works that closely examine major aspects of both testaments. 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. Hillsong worship best praise songs collection 2019 gospel christian songs of hillsong worship. The book of exodus niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. 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. Moses was the author of the book of exodus exodus 17. Moses is one of the few characters whose complete biography is described by the biblical narrative, and the early events of his life characterize him as a product of his circumstances. The book of exodus is the second book of the pentateuch in the old testament of the bible.
Exodus is the second book of the old testament following the book of genesis. If our publishing age is marked by the cross, it is because the cross the shorthand for the death and resurrection of christ. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best. 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. A critical, theological commentary old testament library. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately theme gods covenant with the hebrew nation types and shadows in exodus jesus is the lamb of god. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. 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. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. The book of exodus is regarded by all scholars as the most important book of the old testament because it tells us about the two most important events in israels. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants genesis 15. For the edition of the bible without chapters and verses, see the books of the bible.
The untranslated text makes the point of the passage especially clear. Exodus 1 niv the israelites oppressed these are bible gateway. Here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. The use of exodus as a pattern of deliverance is common in the old testament. Moses flees in fear to midian, a town near sinai, where he meets a priest named jethro and marries the mans daughter, beginning a new life as a shepherd. Additionally, other biblical books refer to the law of moses joshua 1.
Exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian exile, with final revisions in the persian postexilic period. The book of exodus is named after the exodus, the event in which israel exited egypt, by way of the red sea. We speak about these 5 books together as the pentateuch. Map of the exodus old testament quick summary the israelites passed through the red sea. Use with leader book 9781519634894 study scripture, get a clue, and find the answers in this in. List of books and articles about book of exodus online research. The hebrew bible recognizes the books referred to as the old testament in the protestant bible, but not the apocryphaldeuterocanonical books or. Map of the exodus old testament bible history online. Mosesthe greatest of the old testament prophets who serves as a gobetween for god and the other humans in the book of exodus. Its themes are a major part of the psalms and the old testament prophetical books.
Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. The lord also gives israel the first iteration of the law, and begins to dwell among his people in the tabernacle. Core christianity why the book of exodus matters for. Born in egypt, moses is raised by pharaohs daughter, who takes pity on the abandoned hebrew baby. The hebrew names are taken from the first line of each book in the original hebrew. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer as to when it occurred. The roman catholic canon also includes the deuterocanonical books as part of the old testament these are considered apocryphal by most protestants. Many themes in exodus are taken up in the new testament and displayed in jesus life, death, and resurrection. Just click any books name, and get a highlevel idea of what its about. The most popular bible verses from the book of exodus. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament and comes after the book of genesis.
A critical, theological commentary old testament library childs, brevard s. The word exodus is derived from a greek word meaning departure. Which book comes before the book of exodus in the old testament. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Old testament ot new testament nt chapters and verses. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. In christianity, the old testament is the name of the first part of the bible, the one written before jesus christ. Exodus participant book for large or small bible studies. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Both jews and christians believe these texts to be holy.
Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. Exodus is a starburst of old and new testament theology. Exodus plays a crucial role in setting the stage for later events of the bible to unfold. The greek translation gave this book its name exodus.