Book of Exodus

The Exodus, second book of the Pentateuch, is the book of liberation and of the Covenant. Exodus comes from the Greek language and “means, a going out, a departure, a procession.” The original Hebrew title comes from the first words at the beginning of the book, “w'ëLeh sh'môt that means (And these are the names),” which refers to those who initially entered Egypt, seventy in total (Ex 1:5 NRSV), with Jacob and under the protection of Joseph. The Exodus is divided symmetrically into two main…

The Book of Exodus speaks to many themes and many events important to Christianity. One theme which reigns very important in showing the power of God and the love he had for his people is the Parting of The Red Sea. This story occurs in Exodus 13:17-14:31 and examines the main theme of liberation in Exodus while showing the strength of the covenant between God and Moses and the true power of God in freeing his people. In order to express these themes the Bible contains various conversations…

chapter twelve of Exodus, we see many twists and turns in their relationship with God. However, among the more notable actions of the Israelites is the construction of the golden calf, which occurs while Moses sits on the mountain and communes with the Lord. The story is presented in chapter thirty-two of Exodus, and would appear to explain the incident by an intrinsic evil within certain ranks of the Israelites (the Lord going so far as to call them a “stiffnecked people” in Exodus 32.9 ) and…

they were interpreted back then. God gave us the ten commandments to help lead us to have a better life to glorify him. Citations: "BibleGateway." BibleGateway - : Exodus. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2017. "Exodus 20:12 "Honor Your Father and Your Mother, so That You May Live Long in the Land the LORD Your God Is Giving You." Exodus 20:12 "Honor Your Father and Your Mother, so That You May Live Long in the Land the LORD Your God Is Giving You. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2017. "Life, Hope &…

Exodus is a Latin word (derived from the Greek) that means "exie; or ((departure/; and describes the greatest miracle in the Old Testament record oflsrael's history- the "going out" from Egypt and slavery_ While the story of the Israelites began with Abraham in Genesis, Exodus is the history oftheir early years as God's chosen nation, committed to him according to the terms of the Mosaic covenant given at Mount Sinai, the book of Exodus was not intended to exist separately, but was thought of…

no exception. The book of Exodus reveals to historians and scholars the economic and social roles of women in Hebrew society. Exodus is split into two sections: narrative of the Israelites escape from Egypt and the covenant traditions. Though Exodus is primarily focused on the narrative side, the societal and cultural restrictions placed upon women are revealed all throughout. Exodus firmly establishes women’s role in society and three central themes emerge throughout the book: the inferiority…

pieces of writing that serve as great tools to examine and reflect upon two particular cultures are The Epic of Gilgamesh and the book of Exodus. The Epic of Gilgamesh reveals aspects of the political and social organization and about the view of death of the Mesopotamian culture while in Hebrew culture these aspects of organization and death are seen in the book of Exodus. The Epic of Gilgamesh…

Crystal Avina Books of Moses Professor Christine Vetne February 17, 2017 Exodus The Book of Exodus, similar to the book of Genesis, presents claims that suggest the author is Moses. Events which support such claims of Mosaic authorship include Moses writing down the Ten Commandments, recording Israel’s victory over Amalek, and noting the covenant. The book of Exodus is believed to span over roughly 80-81 years from 1526 B.C, to about 1445 B.C. The book is commonly divided into two main parts:…

Abraham and Sarahs hospitality, the Sodomites and Gomorites, who did not please God, as well as how to people acted in the times of Noah. The book of Exodus is filled with the history of Israel when they were slaves in Egypt, and led to freedom by Moses. During this time a enslavement, God reveals to Moses how His people are ought to worship him. in Exodus 20:22-26, God tells Moses to make Him an altar and to sacrifice their whole burnt offerings on it. About 2,000 years later, after…

The book of Exodus is a crucial narrative marking the beginning of the history of Israel. The Exodus tradition is threefold; telling the story of Israel’s liberation and freedom, a binding covenantal relationship with God on Mount Sinai and the conquest of a promised land. It is the journey of Israel and God, where the Lord becomes “The God of Israel” (Mark. S.Smith). The miracle demonstrates the love and power of Yahweh and proves that he was worth trusting Through the Exodus, the story of…