Author
Moses
The prophet and leader of Israel
Written
c. 1440–1400 BC
Chapters
40
Audience
The nation of Israel
The Israelites become enslaved in Egypt, and God raises up Moses to confront Pharaoh and lead His people out of bondage.
Chapter 1 → Chapter 6Read in Bible
God sends a series of plagues upon Egypt to demonstrate His power and compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
Chapter 7 → Chapter 11Read in Bible
The institution of the Passover and the Israelites' departure from Egypt as God delivers them from slavery.
Chapter 12 → Chapter 13Read in Bible
God leads Israel through the Red Sea, defeats the Egyptian army, and provides guidance and provision in the wilderness.
Chapter 14 → Chapter 18Read in Bible
At Mount Sinai God establishes His covenant with Israel and gives the Ten Commandments and foundational laws.
Chapter 19 → Chapter 24Read in Bible
God gives detailed instructions for the tabernacle, priesthood, and sacred objects that will represent His dwelling among His people.
Chapter 25 → Chapter 31Read in Bible
Israel sins by worshiping the golden calf, Moses intercedes for the people, and God renews His covenant with them.
Chapter 32 → Chapter 34Read in Bible
The Israelites build the tabernacle according to God's instructions, and the glory of the Lord fills it.
Chapter 35 → Chapter 40Read in Bible
"God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.'"
Exodus 3:14"The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you."
Exodus 12:13"Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession."
Exodus 19:5"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle."
Exodus 40:34Exodus tells the story of how God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and formed them into His covenant people. Through Moses, God confronts Pharaoh, sends plagues upon Egypt, and leads Israel out through the Red Sea. At Mount Sinai, God establishes His covenant with the nation and gives the law, including the Ten Commandments. The book also describes the construction of the tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence dwelling among His people. Exodus reveals God's power, holiness, faithfulness, and desire to live among those whom He redeems.