Book of exodus commentary

Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy written by moses written while in the wilderness written to the descendants of israel. Apart from the philological notes and translation, this commentary includes a formcritical section, looking at the growth of the tradition in its previous stages. It begins with the hebrew word we, which means and or now kjv. Study book on exodus, questions on exodus welcome to. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. The title exodus comes from a greek word meaning going out, and this book tells how the lord set his people israel free from slavery and brought them out of egypt. The book of exodus begins in chapter 1 with a brief recital of. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. 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. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Exodus bible study courses the book of exodus 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. Interpretation and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

Donald gowan organizes his study of the book of exodus like a traditional commentary, following the text of exodus from beginning to end. Top 5 commentaries on the book of exodus ligonier ministries. The dangers of the comfort zone the story continues the pentateuch. This commentary has been through advanced checking. A critical, theological commentary old testament library paperback january 1, 1974 by.

Exodus summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of exodus for bible study or sunday school lessons. The second book of moses is called exodus from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle shemoth. The book of exodusthe book of exodus agape bible study. Moses would mean the first 5 books of the bible, which includes exodus. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of exodus. Unlike a traditional commentary, however, gowan asks only one question of exodus. This groundbreaking book points to a fresh new way of doing biblical theology. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. John mackay has written a number of commentaries on the old testament prophetic books. Lange has some very in depth comments on the book of exodus he is worth consulting. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on.

The israelites had to stay away from mount sinai exodus 19. In the hebrew bible the name for the book comes from the first words of the text. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. In another place, luke refers to the oldtestament as the law of. The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. 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. Extensive commentary on the biblical book of exodus. He looks after his people but he is separate from them. Bible study book of exodus chapter 1 israels bondage in. In the book of exodus, moses life is divided into three fortyyear periods.

This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Langes commentary exodus 179 page commentary j p lange. What is he like in person, and how is his role in exodus different than, say, mosess. Cassuto, umberto, commentary on the book of exodus, 1974, jewish. Print is relatively small good vision or good reading glasses necessary. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. 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. The latter is a kind of amalgamation of more recent interpretations of j and of the deuteronomist. Bring on the tough stuff theres not just one right answer. The book of exodus teaches that the lord is the one true god and the ruler of all creation. Cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a jejune and lifeless approach to their subject. Study exodus using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

Read exodus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Alec motyer the message of exodus the bible speaks today, 2005. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. View chuck swindoll s chart of exodus, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. 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. How would you describe god to a friend after reading exodus. And when the lord decides to do something, no one can stop him. Philip graham ryken exodus preaching the word, 2005. The fact that jesus calls exodus the book of moses in marks gospel8 should settle the matter for us. Most of the questions i had about exodus were given adequate space for discussion. Taking a pioneering approach to commentary writing, brevard childs gives an entirely original treatment to the book of exodus. That some of the laws written down in exodus were already accepted codes of moral behavior.

The name exodus is from the greek language translation of the oldtestament. Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of exodus is the second of five parts which comprise what scripture calls. Challoner it contains the space of 143 years, till the. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software. Title the greek septuagint lxx 1 and the latin vulgate versions of the ot assigned the title exodus to this second book of moses, because the departure of israel from egypt is.

A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The introduction to this book recognizes exodus as a christian book, although it respects its prechristian roots in the hebrew bible. 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. Moses leads the chosen people of israel through the wilderness to mount sinai. Best exodus commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. As for the commentary on the book of exodus itself, it was topnotch. Exodus ot esources collection compiled and prepared by dr. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. He is the author of the pentateuch which includes the first five books of the old testamentgenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy.