Book of Exodus
Old TestamentPentateuch / Law

Book of Exodus

40

Chapters

1,213

Verses

Moses

Author

1445-1405 BC

Date Written

Overview

Exodus tells the story of Israel's deliverance from Egyptian slavery, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and the establishment of the tabernacle as the center of worship.

Purpose

To record Israel's redemption from Egypt and the establishment of God's covenant relationship with His people.

Historical Context

The events of Exodus took place around 1446 BC, marking the birth of Israel as a nation under God's direct guidance.

Name Origins

Hebrew

שׁמוֹת

Shemot

Names

Greek

Ἔξοδος

Exodus

Departure

Key Themes

DeliveranceRedemptionCovenantLawWorshipGod's Presence

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Book Outline

Israel in Egypt

1:1-12:36

Bondage, Moses, and the plagues

Journey to Sinai

12:37-18:27

Exodus, Red Sea, wilderness

Covenant at Sinai

19:1-24:18

Law and covenant established

Tabernacle Instructions

25:1-31:18

Blueprint for worship

Covenant Broken and Renewed

32:1-40:38

Golden calf and restoration

Key Verses

I AM THAT I AM.
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
The LORD shall fight for you.

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