The hebrews called it by the first words, according to their custom, veeleh shemoth i. Verse 1 now a man from the house of levi went and married a daughter of levi. Given the centrality of the exodus, it is not surprising that scholars. In the hebrew bible the books name is taken from the first two hebrew words in verse 1, elleh these and shemoth names, which. Exodus bible bowl questions chapter 02 from gahannajefferson. Though scholars speculate and debate, there is no good reason to deny that moses wrote the book. When the babys mother saw that he was an unusually beautiful baby, she hid him at home for three months. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Exodus chapter 20 summary was the chapter all about the covenant of god with the children of israel. The covenant was the ten commandments, which god came down on mount sinai himself to speak and spoke it to their hearing and in their sight. Which book comes before the book of exodus in the old testament. He secretly defended and supported his hebrew brothers. He flees to midian, is married to the daughter of a priest called jethro, and bears a son called gershom. Exodus 2 now a man from the house of levi went and took.
If i had to write a title for chapter 2, it would be moses the humbling years a chapter 2 is mostly an introduction to the person of moses. The book of exodus begins in chapter 1 with a brief recital of the plight of israel in their long period of servitude in egypt. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. God gave them the ten commandments and the rest of mosaic law on mount sinai during the exodus. Exodus bible book with full chapters new international. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. He ended up in midian with a priest who had seven daughters.
The book of exodus is the book of national redemption. Seeing what a fine child he was, she hid him for three months. The first section describes the context of the children of israel after the death of joseph. One of bobs contributions to theology is a fresh vocabulary along with a. The book of exodus shows that the god of abraham is the only true god of all the earth.
This study follows the story of moses and the people of israel beginning with their days as slaves in egypt, to the call of moses and the plagues of gods judgment, to their trek through the desert, and ending with their encampment around mt. Gahannajefferson church of christ interactive bible bowl study questions on the book of exodus, chapter 2. Seeing what a fine child he was, she hid him for three. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. He is discovered by the pharaohs daughter, and raised in the pharaohs household. The book of exodus records the history of israels enslavement to pharaoh and their freedom through a deliverer that god raised up. Core christianity why the book of exodus matters for. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. Book of exodus the second book of the old testament. David guzik commentary on exodus 2 describes how moses is born, pharaohs daughter finds him, and takes him in to raise him as one of her own sons.
Exodus 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Exodus, the book of, 2 definition and meaning bible. The book of exodus definition of the book of exodus by. Welcome to cyprus, mark parker reads on a large sign. Exodus chapter 1 tells of gods faithfulness to his pledge of having the israelites prosper in egypt despite the resistance they encounter from pharaoh. The book of exodus establishes gods covenant relationship with the. By i gordon in this study i simply want to look at the life of moses as an example of what we can be like when it comes to following gods direction and leading. He later fled egypt for the land of midian in the sinai wilderness exodus 2. And a man of the house of levi went and took as wife a daughter of levi. Exodus chapter 5 2 though i believe that they are very wrong regarding mary, the pope, apostolic succession and other such doctrines. The second book of moses exodus from the holy bible new international version niv book 2 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.
The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth. After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected the tabernacle of congregation according to his command. It is about gods great deliverance of israel from egypt and his meeting with them at mt. This chapter begins the story of moses, the most remarkable type of christ as prophet, saviour, law giver, and mediator, in all the old testament. The preservation and preparation of israels deliverer. Structure of the book according to the scriptures and according to modern analyses. Book of exodus definition of book of exodus by the free. In fact, jacob alone was responsible for 70 children. Exodus chapter 12 2 there is a second, less complete set of weekly lessons of exodus html pdf wpd. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. In this chapter we have, the perils of his birth and infancy, ver. The book of exodus chapter 2 2 of 26 harley howard read vs 1 we are looking at amram and jochobed.
E xodus is the name given in the septuagint to the 2nd book of the pentateuch. In the first section, the text reveals moses was born to parents from the tribe of. I am the lord your god, who brought you out of egypt, out of the house of slavery verse 2. Summary of the book of exodus exodus is the second book of the bible and the second book of the five books of the law, or the pentateuch. Pharaoh tries to halt the growth of the israelites. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months. This name was adopted in the latin translation, and thence passed into other languages. Learn exodus chapter 2 with free interactive flashcards. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the. In exodus 1 we saw the faith of the hebrew midwives evidenced in their determination to save the boy babies contrasted with the pharaohs fervent efforts to kill them. Chapter 2 provides the birth account of moses exodus 2.
The intention is for this to be the most thorough and accurate study of exodus available anywhere. And there went a man amram, from the place of his abode to another place. Exodus 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Think, for example, the way the ten commandments begin in exodus 20. The book of exodus ends with a description of the order of worship which centers around the law of moses. The righteous judgment of god daily portion 10304 why did god seek to kill moses. Exodus 2 king james version 1 and there went a man of the house of levi, and took to wife a daughter of levi. 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. Speak ye unto all the congregation of israel, saying, in the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament and comes after the book of genesis. Book of exodus chapter 2 1 and there went a man of the house of levi, and took to wife a daughter of levi. Every word of that study can be found in this wordbyword, versebyverse study. Theologically, the book takes us from the transcendent god to the imminent god, from a god who listens from afar to a god who dwells with his.
Was it only because of the kings command to kill the male children. Israels exodus from egypt must be understood as the unique event that it was within the history of redemption. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,971,586 views. Then in chapter 2 the story records the birth of moses, whose protection in his infancy was a most remarkable instance of divine provi dence, including humor. This happened to his demise as he killed an egyptian and fled the country. The second thing that is stunning is how the exodus controls a great deal of the discussion of the entire rest of the old testament. It is the second part of a fivebook collection known as the torah, or the law of moses. Home online world bible school free correspondence. In chapter 2, we find gods hand at work in the history of israel, preserving the life. The book of exodus chapter 2 2 of 26 harley howard. As you read the book of exodus, think of all the promises god has made, fulfilled, and will fulfill. Even when circumstances seem at odds with his promises, we can be certain that they will come to pass at the appointed time. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites.
After meeting god at the burning bush on mount sinai exodus 3. The man was named amram exalted people and his wife was jochebed yahwehs glory, as revealed in exodus 6. Send to the book of exodus chapter 2 to a loved one. Moses rescued the daughters who mistook him for an egyptian. Exodus comes from a word meaning exit or going out, and is the magnificent story of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Exodus 1, new international version niv the bible app. Exodus is the epic story of two generations of jews striving to reclaim palestine as a homeland after 2,000 years of dispersion. The twelve sons become twelve tribes, expanding from seventy people and josephs family already in egypt to becoming fruitful and increased greatly exodus 1. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand. Chapter 2 ends with the cries of israel to god and the message that god hears.
The name exodus comes from the greek septuagint and means departure or going out, because of the departure of the nation of israel from egypt. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. There he married zipporah the daughter of jethro reuel. The children of israel multiplythey are placed in bondage by. Exodus chapter 2 concludes with the death of the current pharaoh and gods recognition of his covenant with the israelites. The israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to god. Exodus, theology of definition and meaning bible dictionary. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months.
And the lord spake unto moses and aaron in the land of egypt saying, 2. Book of exodus, chapter 2 nasb new american standard bible. 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. Tradition holds that moses wrote the book of exodus.
Exodus is the second of the five books written by moses. Exodus, the book of, 2 definition and meaning bible dictionary. Bare a son it seems just at the time of his birth that cruel law was made for the murder of all the male children of the hebrews, and many no doubt perished by the execution of it. In the following section a serves for the understanding of the biblical text. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Now exodus 2 begins with the birth of moses which took place about 80 years before the exodus 7. This month shall be unto you the beginning of months. The book of exodus niv audio holy bible high quality. And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein. As with genesis, the author is moses, and the date of writing is shortly after the exodus of. Dec 05, 2016 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of exodus in the bible new international version. Summary of the book of exodus this summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus.
Exodus chapter 1 begins with jacob returning to egypt where joseph was already residing. And there went a man of the house of levi, and took to wife a daughter of levi. On this plan, the first part tells of gods rescue of his people from egypt and their journey under his care to sinai chapters 119 and the second. These are all of the chapters of the book of exodus. Choose from 500 different sets of exodus chapter 2 flashcards on quizlet. The disclosure of god in the book of exodus develops from a distant deity of an. On the critical theory, the narratives of the priestly code p, in the book of ex, as also in gen, would have discarded many of the stereotyped formulas characteristic of this source compare exodus 2. The book of exodus synonyms, the book of exodus pronunciation, the book of exodus translation, english dictionary definition of the book of exodus.
Study book on exodus, questions on exodus welcome to. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. The word exodus is derived from a greek word meaning departure.
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