Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to god. The law of moses also called the mosaic law, primarily refers to the torah or the first five books of the hebrew. Exodus 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. However, the three general topics covered in the book can be separated in approximately. When ye do the office of a midwife to the hebrew women, ye shall look upon the birthstool.
Feb 5, 2015 50 hebrew words, many from the books of genesis and exodus in the law of moses or torah. Bob marley, exodus reggae musicians often draw inspiration from biblical stories. The exodus in the new testament the escape of a number of hebrew slaves from egypt, probably at some date in the early thirteenth century bc, was not an event which appeared to have farreaching repercussions at the time, despite the loss of the egyptian chariots which had been pursuing. The torah mentions the exodus from egypt again and again. The common opinion that the bible is a moral code book for christians falls far. Female hebrew slavery was in one sense even more protective. It is a mitzvah to recall the fact that gd took our forefathers out of egypt and freed us from bondage each day. Thus the children of israel were liberated from the yoke of their oppressors on the fifteenth day of nissan in the year 2448 after the creation of the world.
It is worth noting that the english titles of many biblical books are derived from greek and latin because these were the two major translations of the hebrew old testament for christians. The journey between egypt and the wilderness of sinai and mount sinai took three months to the day ex 19. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. These books are organized by topic and treat an area of halacha. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app.
Say, therefore, to the sons of israel, i am yhvh, and i will bring you out from under the burdens of the egyptians, and i will deliver you. Check out what we have to say about it in our learning guide for the book. It narrates the departure of the descendants of the patriarchs, increased to people,from servitude in egypt, their journey to. But in the seventh year, he shall go free, without paying anything. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately. Exodus 11 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. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. The word also refers to a body of literature in that the historical core of the book of deuteronomy is called the book of the law deuteronomy 31. Spread over the books of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, it tells the myth of the enslavement of the israelites in ancient egypt, their liberation through the hand of their tutelary deity yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and their wanderings in the wilderness up to the borders of canaan, the land their god has given. Exodus 30 niv bible make an altar of acacia wood for. The book occurred sometime before moses birth in 1526 ex 2 d.
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. 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. God appeareth to moses in a bush, and sendeth him to deliver israel. Moses is aware of his hebrew roots, and, one day, he kills an egyptian who is. Although the three hebrew slave laws may not represent exactly the same. The torah includes the five books of moses the pentateuch and shemot is its second book, following beresheet genesis. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of belief and apostasy. And all the people saw the voices verse 15, meaning that voices came from four directions and from the heavens and from the earth, so do not say that there are many domains exod. The section of exodus ending with this chapter may be called judgment. In hebrew it is not a name but the initials of the three sections of the old testament. What are the three sections of the book of exodus in.
Jan 27, 2016 theres still time to get januarys free book. Exodus 1 niv bible these are the names of the sons of. The book of exodus was originally conceived by artist sam fink as a gift to his family, now living in israel, a vast ocean away from his home in new york city. Thus the children of israel were liberated from the yoke of their oppressors on the fifteenth day of nissan in the year 2448 after the creation of the world there were 600,000 men over 20 years of age, with their wives and children, and flocks, crossing the border of egypt that day a free nation. Exodus contains the most fundamental revelations of god regarding his nature and will, and describes the beginnings of the theocratic constitution of the israelites and the foundations of its ethics, law, customs, and worship. Entry for exodus, book of the 1901 jewish encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is a descriptive record of the history, religion and customs of the jewish people. Exodus 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The book of exodus the torah articles learn biblical.
Send to the book of exodus chapter 18 to a loved one. However, the three general topics covered in the book can be separated in. Now moses fed the sheep of jethro, his father in law, the priest of madian. Apr 30, 2020 alternatively, god mentions the exodus since they the israelites heard many voices during the revelation, as it is said. The title of this superfamous scifi book is taken straight from exodus. Driver considers it idem per idem construction as in exo 33. It is possible that moses composed the book during or shortly after the encampment of the people at sinai 1446 c.
Exodus is the harshest version, and deuteronomy, with its humanitarian view, ameliorates somewhat the fate of the israelite slave. The book of exodus is the second book of the torah and the christian bible. Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the exodus from egypt, and the journey to mount sinai under the leadership of moses. Because of the guidelines of the law, the lot of hebrew slaves was greatly softened. The meaning of the word exodus in hebrew is names and in greek is adeparture the second book of the torah is the organic continuation of the book of genesis. This translation of the palestinian targums of exodus will assist in understanding this biblical book which is, in itself, an elaborate redaction of the jewish faith. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Scholars call such recurrences of the storys themes and language outside of the book of exodus the exodus tradition. Written by jewish people, for jewish people the jewish publication society of america is the oldest publisher of jewish titles in the english language. The book continues the story of the ancestors of israel in egypt, now grown in number to a large landless population enslaved by the pharaoh. The book of exodus ends with the construction of the tabernacle. Peter enns, law of god in new international dictionary of old testament theology and exegesis, ed.
The second half of the book tells of the covenant that was established between god and israel at sinai and promulgates laws for the ordering of israels life since exodus continues the sacred story of the divine promise to israel begun in genesis. The chief purpose contemplated for buying a female slave was so that she could become the wife. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth. We attach significance to some materials, such as gold, silver, and jewels, because they are relatively rare, and hard to. This difference is probably due to the counting of the years of the judges. Praised are you, adonai, our gd, ruler of the universe, who has made us holy with commandments and commanded us to engage in the study of torah. If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her. There were 600,000 men over 20 years of age, with their wives and children, and flocks, crossing the border of egypt that day a free nation. Hebraic law codes are incorporated in the old testament. This volume covers the book of exodus which speaks of central events in jewish selfunderstanding. Shemot is the book whose principle theme is redemptionisraels deliverance from egypt. The greek and english name originates with the septuagint translation of the 3rd century bce. Hebrew servants if you buy a hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years.
Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the book s opening phrase, these are the names. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers. The book of exodus or, simply, exodus, from greek, exodos, meaning going out. So the exodus, according to josephus, was about 1552 bc or 1,020 years from abrahams entry into canaan. Moses breaks the stone tablets on which god has inscribed the new laws. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching.
Feb 09, 2017 the old testament is also called tanach. In defense of a 15 th century bce exodus attempting to determine the date of the exodus is an important endeavor. Old testament hebrewenglish holy name king james version with strongs numbers. 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. The book of exodus details the jews enslavement in egypt, their harrowing journey with moses out of egypt, and the formation of the new laws established for them by their god.
Despite his slightly bizarre casting choice, scott deserves credit for making god a serious character in his retelling of the book of exodus. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of exodus, taking the student through large portions of this old testament book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Moses asked about the name and the explanatory reply was. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation.
Known in arabic as musa, moses is described in the quran as a pure, a messenger, a prophet 19. Moses and the exodus exodus 115 part of the series. Old testament hebrew english holy name king james version with strongs numbers. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. God and israel at sinai and promulgates laws for the ordering of israels life. Exodus 1, new english translation net the bible app. Although the three hebrew slave laws may not represent exactly the same cases, the differences between them are indicative of different laws, from different times and places, reflecting different ideas of slavery.
Hebraic law, body of ancient hebrew law codes found in various places in the old. If its date is shrouded in mystery then the events veracity begins to be questioned. Shemot exodus chapter 20 parshah yitro tanakh online. Different scholars place the divisions between sections of the book of exodus in slightly different places. 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. Entry for exodus, book of the 1901 jewish encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is a descriptive record of the. These are the names of the sons of israel who went to egypt with jacob, each with his family. Exodus, book of the 1901 jewish encyclopedia bible. Alternatively, god mentions the exodus since they the israelites heard many voices during the revelation, as it is said. Then youll be able to tell ridley scott whats what, and youll finally have something worthwhile to say in all those christian bale fan letters you keep writing. This tradition is found especially in deuteronomy, in the historical.
Here we learn how yhvh saves his people and we are shown that his people are redeemed in order to worship him. Similarly, the covenant code the law code in exodus 20. The exodus was the seminal event in jewish history. The content of the law is spread among the books of exodus, leviticus, and numbers, and then reiterated and added to in. The exodus clearly plays a central role in judaism. To this point, moses has been dealing with pharaoh, but, with gods judgmental punishment of egypt about to be completed, moses concern beginning with exodus 12 will focus upon israel. Here we learn how yhvh saves his people and we are shown that his people are redeemed in order to worship him the theme of redemption.
The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes. Its name comes from greek and latin and means departure, which reflects the central theme of the book. It was the office of the priests afterward to give direction upon cases submitted to them, in matters both of civil right deut. The exodusthe story of the israelites deliverance from oppression in the land of egyptis retold in the hebrew bible and in the new testament. 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.
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