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Exodus

Old Testament · Law · 40 chapters

God delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt, gives the Law at Sinai, and dwells among his people in the tabernacle.

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Written by
Traditionally Moses
Date
c. 1400s BC (traditional)

Themes

  • Redemption from slavery
  • The covenant and Law at Sinai
  • God dwelling with his people

Outline

  1. Israel in Egypt and the call of MosesChapters 1–6
  2. The plagues and the PassoverChapters 7–13
  3. The exodus and the journey to SinaiChapters 14–18
  4. The covenant and the LawChapters 19–24
  5. The tabernacleChapters 25–40

Key verses

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
Exodus 3:14
The blood on the houses where you are staying will distinguish them; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
Exodus 12:13
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Exodus 20:2
Then the Lord passed in front of Moses and called out: “The Lord, the Lord God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Exodus 34:6