The Book of Exodus

Exodus is the second of the five books of Moses. The Greek word exodus means “exit,” or “departure” (see Bible Dictionary, “Exodus, book of,” p. 668) and refers to the Lord delivering Israel out of Egyptian bondage.

When Exodus begins, there is a new dynasty ruling Egypt. These leaders “knew not Joseph” (Exodus 1:8) and enslaved the Israelites (see Exodus 1:8–11). Exodus contains the account of the miraculous way in which the Lord delivered His people from their bondage under the inspired leadership of the prophet Moses (see Exodus 12:51; Deuteronomy 26:8). It also describes Israel’s wanderings in the wilderness, the reception of the law of Moses, and the building of the tabernacle.

• Exodus 1–4

• Exodus 5–10

• Exodus 11–13

• Exodus 14–15

• Exodus 16–17

• Exodus 18–24

• Exodus 25–40