![]() ![]() The book of Exodus introduces two crucial acts of God that had significant impact in the history of Israel. The book of Exodus continues the story of Israel in Egypt and the beginning of the oppression by a Pharaoh “who did not know Joseph” (Exodus 1:8). The book of Genesis closed with the death of Joseph and with “a coffin in Egypt” (Genesis 50:26). The name of the book in the Hebrew Bible is taken from the first words of the book, we’ellê šemôt, “these are the names” or only šemôt, “names.” The name of the book, “Exodus,” is derived from the Latin version of the Bible, the Vulgate, exodo. ![]() The Book of Exodus deals with the deliverance of Israel from their servitude in Egypt by the powerful hands of Yahweh, Israel’s God: “I am Yahweh your God who brought you out of Egypt, where you lived as slaves” (Exodus 20:2 NJB). The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Pentateuch, the five books which are attributed to Moses. ![]()
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