Study exodus using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The story of the exodus begins where the story genesis ends. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. In the hebrew bible the name for the book comes from the first words of the text. Exodus 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. Nov 01, 2011 this is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus the book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. Jan 01, 1974 taking a pioneering approach to commentary writing, brevard childs gives an entirely original treatment to the book of exodus. 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.
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. Book of exodus exodus chapter 1 exodus chapter 2 exodus chapter 3 exodus chapter 4 exodus chapter 5 exodus chapter 6 exodus chapter 7 exodus chapter 8 exodus chapter 9 exodus chapter 10 exodus chapter 11 exodus chapter 12. It begins with the hebrew word we, which means and or now kjv. This, too, reflects my desire that the commentary be serviceable to christian ministers. 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.
The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. Dozeman accepts the conclusions of the literary of higher criticism movement and thus believes the book was composed over time throughout israels history. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. Childs includes a full range of discussions on historicalcritical matters, larger old testament context, new testament context, and history of exegesis. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. All those who were descendants of jacob were seventy. 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. Its a little different from most commentaries ive used in that it takes exodus almost paragraph by paragraph. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. Bible scholars and teachers will find dozemans commentary on exodus a thoughtprovoking guide. The cruel policy of the king of egypt to destroy them, exodus 1. Dozemans commentary is a major advancement in the study of the book of exodus. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a. The following is a brief presentation of approximate dates of events in the book of exodus. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. Exodus is one of the first 5 books of the old testament. The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. We speak about these 5 books together as the pentateuch. The present volume, a commentary on the book of exodus, is the last of the commentaries to be rendered into english. 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 having, in the first book of his history, preserved the records of the church while it existed in private families, comes, in the second book, to give us an account of its growth into a great nation. Taking a pioneering approach to commentary writing, brevard childs gives an entirely original treatment to the book of exodus. Jacob and his family entered egypt about 430 years before the exodus 12. The best way for most readers to get the most out of this commentary is to begin not with the analysis sections but with the old and new testament context sections.
Unlike, for example, keildelitzsch on the second book of moses, hamilton. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of belief and apostasy. Book of exodus matthew henry bible commentary complete. The book of exodus is the bedrock of gods plan of redemption and is seen as a type of the early church. 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. Introduction chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Introduction chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4. Until a thorough exodus commentary with a confessional lutheran outlook appears, his volume may be your first choice, despite its drawbacks. Carol meyers, in her commentary on exodus, suggests that it is arguably the most important book in the bible, as it presents the defining features of israels. In the hebrew bible, the opening words, and or now, these are the names, served as the title. Then the lord said to moses, go in to pharaoh and tell him, thus says the lord god of the hebrews.
The greek translation gave this book its name exodus. The book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. A standard critical and theological commentary on exodus remains brevard childs, the book of exodus, old testament library. Exodus overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Nov 18, 2017 the book of exodus read by alexander scourby. Alec motyer the message of exodus the bible speaks today, 2005. This would have been the location of the early chapters of. Now these are the names of the children of israel who came to egypt.
Sixth, i have tried to read exodus as a christian theologian. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of exodus. Unhappily the author died after completing only three of his commentaries two on genesis and one on exodus. The beginning of the former book shows us how god formed the world for. After this there was a second going up of moses, aaron, nadab, abihu, and the seventy elders, exodus 24.
Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software. Maybe the best title of the book would be the words of hosea. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Most of the questions i had about exodus were given adequate space for discussion. The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Study exodus using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
To this end, i have given a good deal of attention to relating the book to the new testament and to christian doctrine. This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. Free bible version and commentary on the book of exodus in. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel.
In this new commentary on exodus in the eerdmans critical commentary scholar thomas b. Exodus is the second book of the pentateuch the five books of moses, and its where we find the stories of the ten plagues, the first passover, the parting of the red sea, and the ten commandments the book gets its name from the nation. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. It begins in the darkness and gloom, yet ends in glory. It is an interesting and surprising feature of this study that childs offers an interpretation of exodus in light of the new testament as well as the old. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries.
Exodus resources exodus commentaries precept austin. Read exodus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It is also an adventure of discovery, since the dramatic narrative is laced with numerous hidden messages in the form of microcodes and macrocodes, each anticipating the new testament climax. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The deliverance from brutal bondage was a critical event for the people of israel. 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. The greek septuagint lxx, and the latin vulgate versions of the old testament assigned the title exodus to this second book of moses, because the departure of israel from egypt is the dominant historical fact in the book 19. Extensive commentary on the biblical book of exodus. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible.
Study book on exodus, questions on exodus welcome to. Their deliverance provides insight of gods redemptive work from the bondage of sin and death through jesus christ. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus. Exodus nivac written by pete enns, a highly original and sometimes provocative thinker draws on the immense uncertainty faced by the israelites as the left their captive egypt and translates their context into a rich wealth for dealing with uncertainties in our world. Of course with uncertainties, the need to trust god and follow his lead becomes greater and enns continually. Exodus chronicles the events that led to gods people becoming a freed people to serve god.
Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. Having heard the ipsissima verba spoken by god to moses, they repeated their previous acceptance see exodus 24. The king made gods people slaves to keep them under his control. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dozeman examines the book of exodus under the rubric of the myriad literary genres that occur in the book. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Apart from the philological notes and translation, this commentary includes a formcritical section, looking at the growth of the tradition in its previous stages. Clarke 17601832 was methodist, wesleyan, arminian, e. Taken together, these references strongly suggest that moses was largely responsible for writing the book of exodus a traditional view not convincingly challenged by the commonly held notion that the pentateuch as a whole contains four underlying sources see introduction to genesis. Exodus overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. They increase greatly, notwithstanding their affliction, exodus 1. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. Top 5 commentaries on the book of exodus ligonier ministries.
He did not always interpret scripture literally and so was amillennial to quote clarke on years i am satisfied that. Ruins of a large fortification were discovered in the 1990s at ramesses on the south bank of the pelusiac branch of the nile river. Philip graham ryken exodus preaching the word, 2005. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on. The hebrew words are weelleh shemoth, or just shemoth. Exodus is preeminently the book of redemption in the old testament. A list of the best commentaries on exodus ranked by. I first discovered douglas stuarts work when i read his old testament exegesis.