Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. So verse 4 continues moses remarks that he began in exodus 10. Pharaoh confesses his sin, and begs an interest in the prayers of moses and aaron, exodus 9. Read bibles, parallel bible search, compare translations. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book. Parables are a unique style of communicating stories, and are used to illustrate a single point. Yet the reason for this is because of the nature of the book of exodus. Different kinds of literature in the bible resources. Exodus, numbers, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 and 2 samuel, 1 and 2 kings, 1 and 2 chronicles, ezra, nehemiah, esther, jonah, and acts. The purpose of the book may be expressed as tracing the rapid growth of jacobs descendants from egypt to the establishment of the theocratic nation in their promised land. The bible shows three times in two verses that god very clearly inspired the seventh day, not a seventh day. Animals, types of striking to death animals killing forbidden food. The most popular bible verses from the book of exodus. In the hebrew bible, the opening words, and or now, these are the names, served as the title.
In exodus, there is one petition, three intercessions, two prayers of praise, and a blessing. The first five books of the bible are together known as the pentateuch see introduction to genesis. What are the types of literature genres in the bible. Study bible cross reference verses online commentary with strongs concordance in hebrew and greek. If you do this, god will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace. See more ideas about exodus bible, bible and bible art. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Author and date of writing several statements in exodus indicate that moses wrote certain sections of the book see 17. The most popular bible verses from exodus found 1,2 verses exodus 3. What kinds of writing styles are used in the bible. Now moses was tending the flock of jethro his fatherinlaw, the priest of midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to horeb, the mountain of god.
The most popular bible verses from exodus 40 found 38 verses exodus 40. 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. The lord tells the people to make an altar of incense for aaron, the high priest, to offer atonement on. Now the sons of israel journeyed from rameses to succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, aside from children. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. 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. 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 exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian. Coming between light in the world camping during the exodus exodus 14. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The bible includes a great number of types of literature. According to the hebrew bible, moses was the leader of early israel out of egypt. We hope that you find the exodus summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of exodus. Exodus 30 is another passage containing atonement bible verses. 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.
The law attributed to moses, specifically the laws set out in the books of leviticus and deuteronomy, as a consequence came to be considered supreme over all other. Mar 12, 2014 posts about book of exodus written by mr. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old.
Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Exodus is the second book of the old testament following the book of genesis. The book of exodus describes how the israelites flee slavery in. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes the israelites deliverance from. He was the embodiment of the royal falcon god horus, and from at least the fifth dynasty ca. Old testament people as types a holy nation a kingdom of priests people of the kingdom royal priesthood priests exodus 19. 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. For those interested, major ian thomas book the saving life of christ is excellent on this section to do with the rock and amalek. It is not a historical account, as almost all historians and biblical scholars say there was no exod. B simpson in his christ in the bible commentary also has a little section on this passage and the types involved.
It is not from one of the patriarchs or moses or from the jews because none of these existed when it was created. The king of egypt was considered a god by his subjects. The book of exodus bible study chapters 17 jesus our rock and the battle with amalek. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Chapters and verses pentateuch wisdom major prophets minor prophets gospels. References exodus topical bible search read translations. The law of moses was highly symbolic, being filled with types and shadows, all of which pointed toward christ. Types of christ torreys new topical textbook bible. Bible study book of exodus chapter 1 israels bondage in. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. And god said to moses, i am who i am and what i am, and i will be what i will be. The book of exodus describes the legendary exodus of the israelites from egypt after a sojourn of four hundred years, much of this time as slaves.
My favorite commentary in the understanding the bible series is the deuteronomy volume by christopher wright. In the bible the most important of these forms are laws and rules, history, poetry and songs, wisdom sayings and proverbs, gospels, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Everywhere you turn there is a new picture of the lord jesus and his work on our behalf. A mixed multitude also went up with them, along with flocks and herds, a very large number of livestock.
Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. Hebrew scripture actually named its books from the first key word of each book, and thus the book is named shemot, or the names. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title. In the hebrew bible, the opening words, and or now. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. 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. Exodus 1 niv the israelites oppressed these are bible gateway. Harpers bible dictionary says this about the pharaohs of egypt. In the bible the israelites are the perfect example. Reuben, simeon, levi, and judah, issachar, zebulun, and. The lord sends moses to pharaoh to inform him that, if he did not let the israelites depart, a destructive pestilence should be sent among his cattle, exodus 9. Kjv bible verses from exodus offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting.
Here is a list of different types of bibles, with a brief description and a link to more of the same type of bible. Mackintosh observed notes on the pentateuch loizeaux brothers, p. Exodus 3, new international version niv the bible app. There are also a few parables in the old testament trees making a king, judges 9. 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. Other forms of literature describe sections within a book. Walter kaiser, the expositors bible commentary zondervan, ed. 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 exodus, god made a distinction between egypt and israel exod. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the lord filled the tabernacle. 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 the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. What the bible says about forms, shadows, symbols, and types. Types of christ definition and verses of bible references on the topic of types of christ using torreys topical textbook bible concordance online.
The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately. Some books of the bible are grouped together and commonly referred to as the history joshua, kings, and chronicles. And the children of israel went up in orderly ranks out of the land of egypt. Bible verses about all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. The miraculous water from the rock in the wilderness exodus 17. The storm of hail, thunder, and lightning takes place, exodus 9. The israelites oppressed these are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. Glorious times to come daily portion 10317 disobedience angers god daily portion 10308 the righteous judgment of god daily portion 10304. These are the names of the sons of israel who came to egypt with jacob, each with his household. Nov 24, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of exodus. 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.
Within the book of exodus there is language that suggests the author is an eye witness to the events contained within the book. The greek septuagint lxx, and the latin vulgate versions of the old testament assigned the title exodus to this second book of moses, because the departure of israel from egypt is the dominant historical fact in the book 19. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses. Some have additional material for devotion or study. Exodus connects the history of the people as found in the book of genesis by narrating how the seventy descendants of jacob that had migrated to egypt cf. The lord said to moses, whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to gods people. It nearly desolates the whole land of egypt, exodus 9.
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