In a nutshell, god is trying to prove himself amidst a vast ancient pantheon of godsincluding pharaoh. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. Exodus chapter 14 king james version of the holy bible. Every attempt has been made to make this both a complete and selfcontained study. The grand subject of the book of exodus is that of redemption. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. Exodus chapter fourteen outline of exodus chapter 14 exodus chapter 14 is divided into ten sections. You might hear people say that exodus represents the first moment of monotheism in a polytheistic world. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. In genesis moses depended on the revelations of god and possibly on the accounts of his ancestors while he was mostly able to write down the happenings of exodus to deuteronomy by his own view and experience under the guidance of the holy spirit compare exodus 17.
Exodus is saying that god is the most powerful god, but it isnt necessarily saying that god is the. In the hebrew bible the books name is taken from the first two hebrew words in verse 1, elleh these and shemoth names, which can be translated, these are the names. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite baal zephon. The book of exodus ends with a description of the order of worship which centers around the law of moses. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodus, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek.
He is instructed to write down the ten commandments 34. He was the central figure of the book and an eyewitness of its primary events. He almost certainly wrote it during the 40 year wondering period. Then sang moses and the children of israel this song unto the lord, and spake, saying, i will sing unto the lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. The book of exodus return to index return to homepage. There are many chapter commentaries on the book of exodus. Overtakes them in their encampment by the red sea, exodus.
The book of psalms niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 19 duration. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. Exodus is the second of the five books written by moses. Exodus chapter fourteen outline of exodus chapter 14. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Exodus chapter 14 summary, where the book of exodus gets its official name. Even though his son was slain in the firstborn plagues, he had yet another change of heart, maybe out of anger and frustration.
There are several internal claims in the book of exodus which directly ascribe authorship to moses. The book of exodusin exodus we encounter something called the tabernacle. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth. The israelites are terrified at his approach, exodus 14. The pulpit commentary places the camp close to the bitter lakes. Overtakes them in their encampment by the red sea, 9. A biblical definition of sovereignty is very important. Get this is chapter 14 listen live or download the mp3 and take it with you. The departure of the children of israel out of egypt which was indeed the birth of the jewish church is made yet more memorable by further works of wonder, which were wrought immediately upon it. 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. In exodus 5, moses and aaron speak to pharaoh and call for their people to go for a 3day journey into the desertwilderness in order to worship their god. This is especially true for a character like god who will, by definition, not be too. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.
Exodus 14 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 14. It is clear that the place was so chosen to make pharaoh think that the israelites had lost their way. This chapter describes how the israelites became slaves. More than anywhere else in the biblehebrew bible or new testamentwe get a real closeup on god. Moses, abandoned baby, gets to talk to god, and even change gods mind once or twice 32. He is told to record on a scroll the episode of israels victory over amalek 17. God told them that pharaoh and his men will think that the people of israel are lost and he would. 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. Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the. In genesis we have creation, and then, after the fall, and the announcement of a deliverer in the seed of the woman, who should bruise the serpents head gen.
The book of exodus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Dec 12, 2016 warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. But he shows himself to us by means of his acts and his commandments. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants genesis 15. The pharaohs heart is hardened, and he pursues the israelites. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. People gained a more complete knowledge about god when jesus came to earth. Moses encourages them, and assures them of deliverance, exodus 14. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses. Also, check out how much power the biblical writers have over their work. Family matters, and demonstrating that moses and aaron arent just some dudes is a big deal.
Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. This chapter, full of interest, is made more attractive to the spiritual mind by the divine commentary which is given in hebrews 11 upon its main incidents. Asimovs concise statement of what happened here is. In a last step i will justify my focus on the forty chapters of exodus. It blew all night and turned the sea into dry land. The pillar of cloud is positioned between the israelites and the egyptians, giving light to the former, and darkness to the latter. If you have exercised faith in christ, then you are. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes.
The waters of the red sea miraculously parted for them, and then returned in time to drown the pursuing egyptians. If youre curious about god, exodus is the book for you. A thesis submitted to the university of gloucestershire in. Exodus chapter 14 begins with the lord telling moses to instruct the israelites to camp between migdol and the sea at a place called pi hahiroth. Both the old and new testaments refer to moses as the author of the law, and therefore the book of exodus, just as it does for genesis. This will be the most extensive examination of exodus 10, where you will be able to examine in depth every word of the original text. Exodus 14 niv then the lord said to moses, tell bible gateway. The israelites are commanded to encamp before pihahiroth, 1,2.
In the hebrew bible the books name is taken from the first two hebrew words in verse 1, elleh these and shemoth names, which. Here is, the extreme distress that israel was in at the red sea. The tabernacle was a portable dwelling place for the divine presence. Moses, the tutmoses, and the exodus papers in the ssrn. The next chapter will show us how god used this very decree of the king to prepare a deliverer for his people. They murmur against moses for leading them out, exodus 14.
Let them turn about and camp before pihahiroth, between migdol and the sea. This is a twoway street, and its a pretty cozy street. The israelites are commanded to encamp before pihahiroth, exodus 14. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. The definition of campaign as used by tutmosis iiis scribes bears scrutiny. That so much of the book chapters 2531, 3540 describes the plans of the. Pharaoh is informed that the israelites are fled, and regrets that he suffered them to depart, exodus 14. The present thesis offers a reading of the book of exodus as a literary artifact. This location, roughly equivalent with the land of goshen in which the. The purpose of the book of exodus is to celebrate gods gracious deliverance of his chosen. Close audio player audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. Camp in front of baalzephon, just opposite, by the sea.
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. What has been said to the book of genesis also applies to exodus. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. David guzik commentary on exodus 14, where the egyptians pursue the israelites. And the lord spake unto moses, saying, 2 speak unto the children of israel, that they turn and encamp before pihahiroth, between migdol and the sea, over against baalzephon. Gahannajefferson church of christ interactive bible bowl study questions on the book of exodus, chapter 14. One of bobs contributions to theology is a fresh vocabulary along with a. In gods timing, the exodus of the israelites from egypt marked the end of a period of oppression for abrahams descendants. Exodus 14 the location of the next encampment of the israelites, near pi hahiroth between migdon and the sea, is hard to pinpoint.
In exodus we encounter something called the tabernacle. It gives them street cred in the biblical universethis isnt exactly a rags to richesoriented society. Overtakes them in their encampment by the red sea, exodus 14. Exodus bible bowl questions chapter 14 from gahannajefferson. Pharaoh is informed that the israelites are fled, and regrets that he suffered them to depart, 5. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Some scholars take the sea to be the mediterranean. They murmur against moses, but are encouraged by him, and pass through the red sea. God told them that pharaoh and his men will think that the people of israel are lost and he would once again harden his heart. And moses said unto the people, fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the lord, which he will shew to you to day. 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. Moses was the author of the book of exodus exodus 17.
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