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. All references for the course are found in the course bibliography the book of exodus is the. Bible study the book of exodus bangalore harvest church. These are the names though this book is a continuation or the book of genesis, with which probably it was in former times conjoined, moses thought it necessary to introduce it with an account of the names and number of the family of jacob when they came to egypt, to show that though they were then very few, yet in a short time, under the especial blessing of god, they had multiplied. Moses and israel in egypt, 10 plagues, the red sea, 10 commandments, gods law, the tabernacle. A commentary on the book of exodus does not separate the annotations from the biblical text, but forms a continuous, unified commentary in which the scriptural citations are interlinked with the exposition.
The introduction to this book recognizes exodus as a christian book, although it respects its prechristian roots in the hebrew bible. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. In the hebrew bible the name for the book comes from the first words of the text. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. David guzik bible commentary on exodus 1 exodus chapter 1 describes the multiplication of the people of israel in egypt despite their slave status. Read and study exodus, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Book of exodus verse by verse college of the open bible. Pdf the five books of moses genesis exodus leviticus. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. Exodus overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. In this addition to an acclaimed series, a respected scholar offers a theological reading of exodus that highlights aquinass interpretations of the text.
In exodus, we read how god rescued the israelites from egypt. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on exodus chapters 1 to 18. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls the book of moses. 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. Study book on exodus, questions on exodus welcome to. This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love. Welcome to an adventure in exploring the scriptures.
Study exodus using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. You may want to include information about your church and then use the book. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. There are streams of water coming out of rocks, bread falling from the sky, and pillars of cloud and smoke appearing at different times. The name exodus is from the greek language translation of the oldtestament. Additionally, other biblical books refer to the law of moses joshua 1. In the exodus out of egypt yahweh took a downtrodden group of canaanite slaves and formed them into his holy covenant nation, making them the vehicle of. Kempton translation translation alongside explanation of numbers 9 and exodus 40. Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. Author within the book of exodus there continue reading bible study.
Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments the book gets its name from the nation of israels mass. David guziks commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the bible. Large format, featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. Todays readings are exodus 46 rabbit trails today, i find moses entirely relatable. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Drawing closer to god through his word menu skip to content. Ive come to nahum sarnas jps torah commentary on exodus with high expectations. Continuing the history of israel from the point where the book of genesis leaves off, exodus recounts the egyptian oppression of jacobs everincreasing descendants and their miraculous deliverance by god through moses, who led them across the red sea to mount sinai. Their deliverance provides insight of gods redemptive work from the bondage of sin and death through jesus christ. Exodus 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Exodus is one of the first 5 books of the old testament. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of exodus.
Exodus overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. It is referred to as shemot, which is the hebrew word for the first word names. David guziks versebyverse commentary on the book of exodus. The exodus experience was the defining moment in the history of the children of israel.
Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. The elements are so closely and artistically interwoven as to form a new literary entitynot a text with notes, but a homogeneous. When you are reading comments on a verse, you will want to click for other verses which explain it. Most of the questions i had about exodus were given adequate space for discussion. Based on the revised standard version second catholic edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of the book of exodus using the biblical text itself and the churchs own guidelines for understanding the bible. If all of your class has email, send them an email with the dates the lessons will be studied. Cassuto had originally planned to write, in hebrew, a monumental commentary on the bible that would comprise a series of detailed expositions of the book of genesis, and less elaborate commentaries, consisting of one volume for each book, devoted to the remaining four books of the pentateuch. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible. A translation with commentary and read the five books of moses. A critical, theological commentary old testament library. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose. This volume also receives many accolades from a wide variety of experts. Exodus overview john gills exposition on the whole bible.
Nov 17, 2018 the book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Written largely by conservative evangelicals with realworld preaching and pastoral experience, the series often acts as a collection of expository sermonsrich with practical implications. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song. Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments. Among the symbolic presentations of christ in the book of exodus is the story of the water from the rock in exodus 17. The greek translators called this book exodus which signifies a departure or going out because it begins with the story of the going out of the children of israel. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Exodus chronicles the events that led to gods people becoming a freed people to serve god. Call of moses second 40 years in midian, exo 3 incident of burning bush d.
Kempton translation translation for the cloud of jehovah was upon the habitation by day, and there was fire in it by night, to the eyes. Exodus 46 deep diving bible study seeking scripture. Alec motyer the message of exodus the bible speaks today, 2005. Exodus 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. Commentary on the book of matthew in the bible 123 help me. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. As with other volumes in the series, this commentary is ideal for those called to ministry, serving as a rich resource for. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Their deliverance provides insight of gods redemptive work from the bondage of. Exodus is the second of five books comprising the pentateuch, the torah law, or the five books of moses. Top 5 commentaries on the book of exodus ligonier ministries. The book of exodus doesnt really have a name in hebrew. The book of exodus relates the forming of the children of israel into a church and a nation. Introduction to the pentateuch pentateuch, an analysis and synthesis other resources.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. Read exodus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We have hitherto seen true religion shown in domestic life, now, we begin to trace its effects upon the concerns of kingdoms and nations. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software. Study exodus using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Uncover the meaning of the text though historical, textual, and literary context. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. Free bible version and commentary on the book of exodus in. Return of moses to egypt announcement of deliverance to israel, exo 4 e. Best exodus commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. What has been said to the book of genesis also applies to exodus.
Thomas commentary guide has since been updated, but at that time, the best contemporary commentary one could recommend on the book of exodus was by brevard childs, and it could not be recommended unconditionally because it reflected childs critical stance. The scriptures are a magnificent picture of a loving god who wants the very best for us, forever. Exodus 1, new international version niv the bible app. The names and numbers of the children of israel that came into egypt, exo 1. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of exodus. Ibid 124 matthew henry, commentary on the holy bible grand rapids.
Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Alec motyer has written a large number of books and commentaries. In a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. Carol meyers, in her commentary on exodus, suggests that it is arguably the most important book in the bible, as it presents the defining features of israels identitymemories of a past marked by hardship and escape, a binding covenant with god, who chooses israel, and the establishment of the life of the community and the guidelines for sustaining it. He talked about how the ten plagues may have been designed to prove the powelessness of the egyptian pantheon though he ended up saying that this was not the point, p. Book of exodus matthew henry bible commentary complete. Birth of moses first 40 years in pharaohs palace, exo 2 c. That shows us that exodus is not really a completely separate book. The hebrew words are weelleh shemoth, or just shemoth. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. And exodus records how the israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years.
The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Coffman commentaries on the bible if thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, jehovah thy god. 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. You will also find options for commentaries on exodus that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Im so excited to begin the week in the word with you. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible.
A critical, theological commentary old testament library childs, brevard s. Contest with pharaoh, exo 5 9 plagues against idolatry of egypt, battle of the gods. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. 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. If you are tired of reading commentaries on exodus that seem to do nothing but talk about the documentary hypothesis aka the jedp theory, and if you have sometimes found yourself yelling at the pages i dont care if was the j, e, d, or p source, just tell me what the text means, then the new commentary on exodus by duane garrett is for you. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. Exodus bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. Nowadays, the exodus means the time when the israelites came out of egypt. Moses leads the chosen people of israel through the wilderness to.
A translation with commentary online books in format pdf. The larger format enhances both individual and group study. An introduction to the book of exodus an argument of the book of exodus selected bibliography of exodus frank decanio. Tremper longman calls this an incredibly insightful theological study of the book of exodus and says, this commentary is ideal for those preaching on exodus, because he so thoughtfully explores the books trajectory toward the new testament gospel. Commentaries are excellent tools to use in your study of the bible.
As for the commentary on the book of exodus itself, it was topnotch. It is with a great deal of enthusiasm and expectation that i commence this old testament study, beginning with the book of exodus. So ask yourself do you think differently about god, the bible, time and eternity, and. Exodus overview, 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. Study exodus using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. Jan 02, 2020 this foreshadowed jesus, the lamb of god without spot or blemish 1 peter 1. This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. His genesis volume in that series is one of the best commentaries ive read on any book of the bible. A commentary on the book of exodus logos bible software. 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. For a book about wandering in a desert for forty years, the book of exodus sure has a lot of excitement. The bible speaks today commentary series focuses on what christians can learn from the old testament, rather than merely commenting on academic theories.
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