Exodus

The deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the giving of the Law

Old Testament 40 Chapters Author: Moses
Deliverance Law Covenant Worship

Chapters

Chapter 1

Oppression

Israel's Suffering in Egypt

The Israelites multiply in Egypt but are oppressed by a new pharaoh

Key Verses: Exodus 1:7, Exodus 1:14, Exodus 1:17

Oppression God's Faithfulness Growth Despite Adversity
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Chapter 2

Birth

The Birth of Moses

Moses is born, hidden, and rescued by Pharaoh's daughter

Key Verses: Exodus 2:2, Exodus 2:10, Exodus 2:11

Birth Hidden Rescue Moses
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Chapter 3

God's Holiness

The Burning Bush

God appears to Moses in a burning bush and commissions him to deliver Israel

Key Verses: Exodus 3:2, Exodus 3:14, Exodus 3:15

God's Holiness Divine Commission I AM
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Chapter 4

Signs

Moses' Signs and Reluctance

God gives Moses miraculous signs and overcomes his objections

Key Verses: Exodus 4:2, Exodus 4:11, Exodus 4:12

Signs Staff Serpent Reluctance
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Chapter 5

Pharaoh

Pharaoh's Hardened Heart

Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go and increases their labor

Key Verses: Exodus 5:1, Exodus 5:2, Exodus 5:9

Pharaoh Hardened Heart Refusal Increased Labor
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Chapter 6

Promise

God's Promise to Deliver

God renews His promise to deliver Israel and reveals His name

Key Verses: Exodus 6:2, Exodus 6:6, Exodus 6:7

Promise Deliverance Name Covenant
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Chapter 7

Hardened Heart

Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh

Moses and Aaron perform signs before Pharaoh, but his heart is hardened

Key Verses: Exodus 7:3, Exodus 7:13, Exodus 7:22

Hardened Heart Signs Wonders Pharaoh
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Chapter 8

Frogs

The Plagues: Frogs, Gnats, and Flies

God sends plagues of frogs, gnats, and flies on Egypt

Key Verses: Exodus 8:2, Exodus 8:8, Exodus 8:15

Frogs Plagues Magicians Egypt
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Chapter 9

Livestock

The Plagues: Livestock, Boils, and Hail

God sends plagues on livestock, boils, and destructive hail

Key Verses: Exodus 9:3, Exodus 9:9, Exodus 9:23

Livestock Boils Hail Staff
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Chapter 10

Locusts

The Plagues: Locusts and Darkness

God sends locusts and darkness as the final plagues

Key Verses: Exodus 10:4, Exodus 10:21, Exodus 10:29

Locusts Darkness Refusal Hand
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Chapter 11

Midnight

The Final Plague Announced

God announces the death of the firstborn as the final plague

Key Verses: Exodus 11:4, Exodus 11:5, Exodus 11:7

Midnight Firstborn Death Egypt
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Chapter 12

Passover

The Passover

God institutes the Passover and delivers Israel from Egypt

Key Verses: Exodus 12:13, Exodus 12:23, Exodus 12:42

Passover Deliverance Blood Sacrifice Redemption
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Chapter 13

Consecrate

Consecration of the Firstborn

God commands the consecration of firstborn and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

Key Verses: Exodus 13:2, Exodus 13:8, Exodus 13:14

Consecrate Firstborn Womb Tell
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Chapter 14

Deliverance

Crossing the Red Sea

God parts the Red Sea for Israel to escape and destroys Pharaoh's army

Key Verses: Exodus 14:13, Exodus 14:21, Exodus 14:30

Deliverance God's Power Faith Victory
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Chapter 15

Song

The Song of Moses

Moses and Israel sing praises to God for their deliverance

Key Verses: Exodus 15:1, Exodus 15:2, Exodus 15:11

Song Triumph Strength Sea
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Chapter 16

Bread

Bread from Heaven

God provides manna and quail for Israel in the wilderness

Key Verses: Exodus 16:4, Exodus 16:15, Exodus 16:31

Bread Heaven Gather Test
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Chapter 17

Water

Water from the Rock

God provides water from the rock and victory over Amalek

Key Verses: Exodus 17:2, Exodus 17:6, Exodus 17:15

Water Rock Quarrel Test
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Chapter 18

Advice

Jethro's Advice

Jethro advises Moses to delegate leadership responsibilities

Key Verses: Exodus 18:17, Exodus 18:18, Exodus 18:21

Advice Leadership Delegation Wear Out
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Chapter 19

Obey

Israel at Mount Sinai

Israel arrives at Mount Sinai and prepares to meet with God

Key Verses: Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6, Exodus 19:16

Obey Covenant Treasured Holy Nation
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Chapter 20

Law

The Ten Commandments

God gives the Ten Commandments to Israel at Mount Sinai

Key Verses: Exodus 20:2, Exodus 20:3, Exodus 20:12

Law Covenant Holiness Commandments
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Chapter 21

Strikes

Laws About Personal Injury

God gives laws about personal injury, slavery, and restitution

Key Verses: Exodus 21:12, Exodus 21:23, Exodus 21:24

Strikes Death Life for Life Eye for Eye
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Chapter 22

Steal

Laws About Property

God gives laws about property damage, theft, and social justice

Key Verses: Exodus 22:1, Exodus 22:2, Exodus 22:21

Steal Repay Sojourner Oppress
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Chapter 23

Justice

Laws About Justice and Festivals

God gives laws about justice, festivals, and the Sabbath

Key Verses: Exodus 23:2, Exodus 23:12, Exodus 23:14

Justice Witness Work Rest
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Chapter 24

Covenant

The Covenant Confirmed

Moses confirms the covenant with Israel and goes up Mount Sinai

Key Verses: Exodus 24:3, Exodus 24:7, Exodus 24:8

Covenant Words Rules One Voice
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Chapter 25

Contribution

Contributions for the Sanctuary

God commands contributions for building the tabernacle and its furnishings

Key Verses: Exodus 25:2, Exodus 25:8, Exodus 25:9

Contribution Heart Sanctuary Dwell
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Chapter 26

Tabernacle

The Tabernacle Structure

God gives detailed instructions for building the tabernacle structure

Key Verses: Exodus 26:1, Exodus 26:6, Exodus 26:30

Tabernacle Curtains Cherubim Clasps
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Chapter 27

Altar

The Altar and Court

God gives instructions for the altar, court, and oil for the lamp

Key Verses: Exodus 27:1, Exodus 27:8, Exodus 27:20

Altar Acacia Wood Square Olive Oil
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Chapter 28

Aaron

The Priests' Garments

God gives instructions for the priests' holy garments

Key Verses: Exodus 28:1, Exodus 28:2, Exodus 28:36

Aaron Priests Garments Serve
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Chapter 29

Consecrate

Consecration of the Priests

God gives instructions for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests

Key Verses: Exodus 29:1, Exodus 29:4, Exodus 29:44

Consecrate Priests Bull Rams
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Chapter 30

Altar

The Altar of Incense and Other Items

God gives instructions for the altar of incense, basin, and census tax

Key Verses: Exodus 30:1, Exodus 30:10, Exodus 30:12

Altar Incense Atonement Blood
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Chapter 31

Bezalel

Bezalel and Oholiab

God appoints Bezalel and Oholiab to build the tabernacle

Key Verses: Exodus 31:1, Exodus 31:3, Exodus 31:6

Bezalel Spirit of God Ability Craftsmanship
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Chapter 32

Golden Calf

The Golden Calf

Israel worships a golden calf while Moses is on Mount Sinai

Key Verses: Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:4, Exodus 32:26

Golden Calf Idolatry Impatience Moses' Absence
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Chapter 33

Depart

The Command to Leave Sinai

God commands Israel to leave Sinai and promises His presence

Key Verses: Exodus 33:1, Exodus 33:3, Exodus 33:14

Depart Land Swore Offspring
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Chapter 34

Tablets

Moses Makes New Tablets

Moses makes new tablets and God renews the covenant

Key Verses: Exodus 34:1, Exodus 34:6, Exodus 34:10

Tablets Stone Words Proclaimed
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Chapter 35

Assemble

Sabbath Regulations

Moses commands Sabbath observance and contributions for the tabernacle

Key Verses: Exodus 35:1, Exodus 35:2, Exodus 35:5

Assemble Work Sabbath Rest
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Chapter 36

Bezalel

Building the Tabernacle

The skilled workers build the tabernacle according to God's instructions

Key Verses: Exodus 36:1, Exodus 36:2, Exodus 36:8

Bezalel Oholiab Skill Sanctuary
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Chapter 37

Ark

Making the Ark and Other Furnishings

Bezalel makes the ark, table, lampstand, and altar of incense

Key Verses: Exodus 37:1, Exodus 37:10, Exodus 37:17

Ark Acacia Wood Gold Molding
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Chapter 38

Altar

Making the Altar and Court

Bezalel makes the altar of burnt offering and the court of the tabernacle

Key Verses: Exodus 38:1, Exodus 38:8, Exodus 38:9

Altar Square Court Hangings
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Chapter 39

Yarns

Making the Priests' Garments

The skilled workers make the priests' garments as commanded

Key Verses: Exodus 39:1, Exodus 39:2, Exodus 39:32

Yarns Garments Holy Place Finished
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Chapter 40

Tabernacle

The Tabernacle Erected

Moses erects the tabernacle and God's glory fills it

Key Verses: Exodus 40:1, Exodus 40:34, Exodus 40:38

Tabernacle Erected God's Glory Cloud
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About Exodus

The deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the giving of the Law

Testament

Old Testament

Author

Moses