A substantial exegesis of that passage is worth many pages. Sinai, where god invites them into a covenant relationship. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. Watch our overview video on exodus 118, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I had read several books on the topic, but still had a thirst for more knowledge. Build your sermons with suggested homiletical outlines. But what we do not want to do is do it bad or erroneous. Historically, moses was thought to be the author because he is the prime character, but scholars now believe that, like genesis, there were many authors. This collection brings together works on the books of exodus, 1 and 2 chronicles, and psalms by top old testament scholars. Many fine commentaries on exodus are readily available, but i have intentionally written this work to fill. A good exegesis will use logic, critical thinking, and secondary sources to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the passage.
Discover indepth treatments of old testament motifs. God places adam and eve in the garden of eden, depicted as the perfect unity of heaven and earth. The new edition addresses more fully the meaning of theological interpretation and provides updated print and internet resources for those who want to pursue further study in any aspect of exegesis. The book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. I first discovered douglas stuarts work when i read his old testament exegesis. Exodus is the second of five books comprising the pentateuch, the torah law, or the five books of moses.
The 1891 date stands out as the final publication of keil and delitzsch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Read the opening to the book of genesis with fresh eyes. For hamilton, exodus is about the full range of gods relationship with gods people, with the ultimate goal of gods dwelling in the midst of gods people, israel. Carol meyers, in her commentary on exodus, suggests that it is arguably the most important book in the bible, as it presents. Andrews university an exegetical analysis of gods i am.
God blesses them and appoints them to rule the earth as his representatives. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of exodus. Locate your pericope both within the immediate context of the basic division of the book and the overall structural units of the book. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. The prophet moses wrote this book by divine inspiration. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, hamilton offers here a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus. Jan 21, 2017 lets be honest, exodus 118 is a super intense part of the biblical story, which raises some heavy theological questions. Reformation commentary on scripture intervarsity press. An exegesis is an essay that focuses on a particular passage in the bible.
The first part of the book of exodus recounts a powerful confrontation between god and the injustice of pharaoh. In part one of the book of exodus, god frees abrahams descendants in egypt through his servants moses and aaron with an epic showdown between good and. This will give you what i believe to be a very brief overview of genesis. Exodus 20 prior to beginning this assignment, i had already found a passionate interest in theology, primarily the logical historical analysis of the old testament.
Exegesis is a term used to describe the careful study of scripture to discover the original and intended meaning of a text. O give me that book at any price, give me the book of god from the preface of sermons on several occasions by john wesley, originally published in 1771. Exegesis, holy bible, old testamenthebrew bible, exodus, political. Aside from a few key texts and wellknown thoughts, exodus is not commonly recognized as a sermonic gold mine. Oct 05, 2018 the book of genesis is the first book of the bible, and opens with one of the most famous first sentences of any literary work. Choose a passage biblical exegesis research and course. The epic showdown between god and pharaoh over the fate of the enslaved israelites is a pageturner. The basics of understanding bible study methods, how to learn from and about gods word is basically simple, do it. Introduction, brief history of israel in egypt, pharaohs decree to kill israelite boys 2. The other references in exodus to the sabbath are in chapter 16 about gathering manna, exodus 23. He dispels confusion about chronological questions, explores the authors use of poetry, and more.
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. Kregel commentaries on exodus, chronicles, and psalms 3. The reformation commentary on scripture rcs provides a crucial link between the contemporary church and the great cloud of witnesses that is the historical church. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The biblical insights and rhetorical power of the tradition of the reformation are here made available as a powerful tool for the church of the twentyfirst century. The lords revelation to moses, the giving of the lords name, mosess commission 4. Exodus is organized as a bifid, meaning that its information is divided into two major divisions. Apr 15, 2016 watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Sample a papers below are sample a grade exegesis papers written by two of my students.
The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of exodus by murphy, james g. 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. With exodus we begin the story of the national entity called israel. One suspects that most readers would prefer this in the more traditional location i.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of exodus ligonier ministries. Exodus, at the southern baptist theological seminary. It includes the first code of the law in the decalogue and book of the covenant. Follow israels iconic rescue in the book of exodus. The commentary proceeds pericopebypericope some of which are quite large e. In exodus 118, god rescues the israelites from slavery in egypt and confronts the evil and injustice of pharaoh. The first impression one may receive in passing from a re view of egyptian religion to the doctrine of god in the book of exodus is the glut of materials. 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, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. The book of genesis is the first book of the bible, and opens with one of the most famous first sentences of any literary work. The book of exodus began with the israelites as egyptian slaves, but it ends with israel a free people, following god to the land he promised them. Moses leads the chosen people of israel through the wilderness to mount sinai. A spiritual journey overview of chapter contents 1.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. In part one of the book of exodus, god frees abrahams descendants in egypt through his servants moses and aaron with an epic showdown between good and evil. Most popular posts this week seal of melchizedek eightpointed star. He creates humans in his own image and rests in the goodness of what he has created. I had read several books on the topic, but still had a. Hamilton relates exodus to the rest of scripture and includes his own. Exodus part 1 the bible project videos abrahams family is brutally enslaved in egypt, so god raises up a deliverer, moses, to confront the king of egypt and set his people free. Written in a clear and accessible style, this major, uptodate, evangelical, exegetical commentary opens up the riches of the book of exodus. Archaeological findings offer evidence of building projects referred to. The principle is also present in the code of hammurabi about 18501750 bc, though that code does not prioritize human life as highly as the torah does. Sinai, gods presence covers the mountain in a dark cloud.
Hamilton relates exodus to the rest of scripture and includes his own translation of the. Theological exegesis on exodus 19 5 now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed. Come with me to the alps and look at the snowcovered mountains. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. The book of exodus opens and closes with israel at work. Biblical interpretation bible study notebook scripture study bible teachings. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes. We also need to follow god by obeying his commands. These commentaries provide preachers and teachers the tools they need to craft sermons and lessons based on sound exegesis. Andrews university an exegetical analysis of gods i. Appendixes offer three sample exegesis papers and useful guidelines for writing a research exegesis paper.
It details israel s besetting sin in the idolatry of the. This course will provide guidance in the process of exegesis. 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. Download the bible project s read scripture videos on the book of exodus, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It tells of israel s formative historical event, the exodus, as well as the making of the covenant at sinai. Guide for writing an exegesis on a biblical passage.
God raises up a deliverer to confront the evil of pharaoh and to liberate the. Newest exodus questions christianity stack exchange. Exodus is the true beginning of the story of israel. The first eighteen chapters of the book of exodus recount how god miraculously delivered israel from egypt. The science and art of exegesis or exegetical method is not meant to be scary, but rather provide us with the essential tools so we can better know and teach his word. I say that it is under preached on due to most preachers fear of preaching a longdrawnout exegetical series on the entire book rather than just preaching on the most wellknown parts. 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, covering the whole of. With the publication of his 2002 divorce and remarriage, david instonebrewer. The first part of the command calls for ceasing labor one day in seven. Victor hamilton, a highly regarded old testament scholar with over 30 years experience in the classroom, offers a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus.
An exegetical commentary kindle edition by hamilton. Their enthusiasm encouraged me greatly, convincing me that the project really was worth the time and effort. Victor hamilton, a highly regarded old testament scholar with over thirty years experience in the classroom, offers a comprehensive exegesis of the book of exodus. What follows is a complete exegesis of the book of genesis, but it was the first book which i ever attempted to exegete, so that there are a lot of weaknesses. We should note, however, that the book of exodus does not so easily separate israels life in the categories of. Genesis is es sential to the story, but it is a prologue, describing the lives of in dividual patriarchs rather than the history of a people. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary stuart, douglas k. Exodus part 2 the bible project videos the bible app. Exodus is also where the reader comes to understand the nature of yhwh.
The dialogue in this chapter comprises the following four exchanges. Those sayings are an exegetical analysis of a text. The book has been preserved and passed down through painstaking efforts. Exodus part 1 the bible project videos the bible app. In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. In exodus 1940, god invites the israelites into a covenant and comes to live among them in the tabernacle, but israel.
The book of exodus is one of the most fascinating yet under preached on books of the bible. The true fountainhead of old testament theology, exodus illuminates the significance of the name yahweh and introduces the title i am. The book of job poster prayer verses, bible prayers, bible. Its where we find the famous stories of adam and eve, cain and abel, noah and the ark, abraham and isaac, and a welldressed dreamer named joseph. Aug 26, 2015 the ten commandments book of exodus p2 the bible project. It gives an account of the first stage in the fulfilment of the promises given. Exodus poster by bible project prayer verses, prayer book, bible verses, bible. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. Martyrs wrote it and others have suffered intensely for their faithfulness to it. Traces of maimonides book of prophecy in his exegesis of exodus 33. Moses climbs it as a representative for the people to receive gods law and a plan for gods own dwelling space, the tabernacle. Exodus part 2 the bible project videos israel leaves egypt and camps at mt. Preaching from the book of exodus, under motivation of the january bible study emphasis in 1978, will undoubtedly provide that precise experience for many preachers. All along the way, hamilton expertly guides readers into the ways in which the book of exodus intersects with other old testament and new testament texts.
The book of genesis opens with god creating the heavens, the earth, and all living things. Traces of maimonides book of prophecy in his exegesis of. Sinai, where they enter into a covenant relationship with god so his divine presence can live among them in the tabernacle. Birth of moses, israelites labor, moses slays egyptian and flees, israelites groaning 3. This section is a fastpaced narrative that leads to divine justice, rescue, and deliverance. The bible and gods spirit are our guides today, just as god guided israelites with the cloud and fire. For example, there is the famous song of victory recorded in the fifteenth chapter. Classroom reading and discussion of genesis 111 from the hebrew bible will provide an.
You have probably heard someone say, back in those days. It should give you an idea of what an exegesis paper looks like, what goes into it and how to word some of the sections. This story gives meaning to the words redemption and salvation which are used here for the first time in the bible. This tenvolume commentary set served as a standard in exegesis of the hebrew text for much of the twentieth. You may have to read a couple of chapters to get the sense of the functions of the pericope in the wider unit. The commentary concludes with a detailed outline of the book of exodus. Jun 14, 2019 in order to decide the number of verses to choose, you need to validate that you are doing a complete passage, not starting or stopping in the middle of a narrative or argument. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. The book of exodus, a theological introduction to the pentateuch. Witness encounters with god in the book of exodus part 2. Guide for writing an exegesis on a biblical passage a. The lessons above are more detailed, but broken up into 1020 minute lessons, designed for easy reading.
It is referred to as shemot, which is the hebrew word for the first word names. It is at this point that we are presented with a dialogue between god and moses. The book of exodus doesnt really have a name in hebrew. He wants to make them his representatives to all the nations and come to personally. This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. 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.
Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Exodus 3 takes place just before the liberation of israel from the egyptians. The book of exodus niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 2 duration. Publication date 1881 topics bible publisher new york, i. Pharoah is a really bad manactually the worst person we have met in the bible so far.
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