Commentary exodus ebooks old testament introduction and. 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. Should she have been betrothed to him or his son, and either change their minds. The remainder of this chapter is scarcely more than a recapitulation. But in the event of her parents or friends being unable to pay the redemption money, her owner was not at liberty to sell her elsewhere. The names and number of the children of israel that went down into egypt, exodus 1. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software. 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. Exegetical analysis exodus and 14 essay 2888 words.
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. You may have to read a couple of chapters to get the sense of the functions of the pericope in the wider unit. Guide for writing an exegesis on a biblical passage a. Joseph was the remarkable greatgrandson of abraham who saved egypt from terrible famine because he listened to gods voice speaking through pharaohs dream. The title, exodus, comes from a greek word that means going out, which is fitting for the books subject. Exodus is the true beginning of the story of israel. Unlike many contemporary scholars, he believes it is possible to distinguish exodus e from exodus j.
The story of the exodus begins where the story genesis ends. The presence of yhwh and deals with j and e texts as nonp history in contrast with p history. This text provides detailed current exegesis on the book of exodus. By contrast, the book of joshua, finished shortly before the monarchy, has only 40,000 fighting men forty being a rough estimate in hebrew, like our colloquial dozen in the tribes of reuben, gad and manasseh combined. Now moses kept the flockthis employment he had entered on in furtherance of his matrimonial views is probable he was continuing his service now on other terms like jacob during the latter years of his stay with laban genesis 30. The meaning of the word exodus in hebrew is names and in greek is adeparture the second book of the torah is the organic continuation of the book of genesis.
Be able to exegete, with the help of resources, the hebrew text of exodus. In a hebrew home, the child would learn about the god of their ancestors. The meaning of the word exodus in hebrew is names and in greek is adeparture. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of belief and apostasy. Hamilton emphasizes hebrew men and children being thrust out of egypt, rather than just allowed to leave. Exodus seminar spring 2020 hebi 950 exegesis in the hebrew bible. Exodus 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
It was these scriptures that jesus identified as gods word and that he considered to be authoritative. 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 babylonian. Concerning the book of exodus, rabbi jonathan sacks says, no story has been more influential in shaping the inner landscape of liberty, teaching successive. Little israel in egypt grows into a large people 17, a new pharaoh and israels enslavement 814, the hebrew midwives ordered to commit genocide 1517. Exegesis the process by which one comes to understand a text hese are the typical steps involved in an exegesis. This is a collection of some of the best public domain works, texts and commentaries primarily pre1923 for old testament or hebrew. The book of genesis internal links beginning of document chapter summaries external links genesis chapter links the following chapters of genesis have been recently completed. Classroom reading and discussion of genesis 111 from the hebrew bible will provide an atmosphere for learning the specific principles involved in exegeting the hebrew text. The author provides an introduction to the text and proceeds to exegete the book passage by passage. The book of exodus is the second book of the torah and the christian bible. Nathaniel vroom the bloody bridegroom and the bloody lamb. Exodus seminar spring 2020 hebi 950 exegesis in the.
The title in the greek, latin, and english versions means a going out, referring to the seminal event of the liberation of israel from egyptian bondage through the wondrous acts and power of god. Critical reading, translation, and exegesis of the book of exodus, comparing masoretic, septuagint and dead sea manuscript traditions, targumic and rabbinic exegesis and, womanist, feminist, postcolonial and queer hermeneutics. The books of the ot were the only scriptures jesus had. All those who were descendants of jacob were seventy. Library tools for biblical exegesis duke divinity school. A substantial exegesis of that passage is worth many pages. Hebrew words such as adam, and other significant words in hebrew language will be the main focus on in this paper. Embark on a journey of ot hebrew exegesis with jason derouchie. Clearly we see the hebrew people formerly represented by individual patriarchs in genesis, going out of one era as. The author introduces the book of exodus as a continuation of genesis and. The only important addition is the insertion of the words i am the lord exodus 6. The cruel policy of the king of egypt to destroy them, exodus 1. Intermediate certificate program youll build competence in the biblical languagesboth hebrew and greekand in exegesis of the old and new testaments. I find the quality if hamiltons comments to be better in his exodus commentary than in his genesis commentary.
Exodus new orleans baptist theological seminary division of biblical studies. Study a jewish perspective on exodus with a free commentary. Exodus begins assuming the reader has knowledge of genesis, affirming the longstanding tradition that the books of the torah pentateuch, chumash go together as one. It narrates the departure of the descendants of the patriarchs, increased to people,from servitude in egypt, their journey to sinai, and the.
He would realise that the hebrews were gods people. In hebrew it is not a name but the initials of the three sections of the old testament. Exegesis, holy bible, old testamenthebrew bible, exodus, political climate, egypt, israelites. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. In exodus, the evidence of a gloss is apparent by comparing the septuagint with the masoretic text. It narrates the departure of the descendants of the patriarchs, increased to people,from. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. Exegesis and exposition of psalm 1 this is the 2nd lecture in the online series of lectures on psalms by dr bruce waltke. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the. But the general hebrew title is sefer shemot book of names, so called after the opening words of chapter 1. This is seen in his remarks about knowing the misery. There are hardly any excurses as compared to the genesis volume.
Locate your pericope both within the immediate context of the basic division of the book and the overall structural units of the book. The story of the exodus begins where the book of genesis ends. These 5 books were the first part of the hebrew bible. Be able to translate, with the help of resources, the hebrew text of exodus. 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. Come with me to the alps and look at the snowcovered mountains. This is clearly ex pressed in the ethical aspect of. For example, there is the famous song of victory recorded in the fifteenth chapter. These are the names though this book is a continuation or the book of genesis, with which probably it was in former times conjoined, moses thought it necessary to introduce it with an account of the names and number of the family of jacob when they came to egypt, to show that though they were then very few, yet in a short time, under the especial blessing of god, they had multiplied. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Carol meyers, in her commentary on exodus, suggests that it is arguably the most important book in the bible, as it. The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. Nonetheless, he does not rise to the level of stuart or garrett.
Exercises and practice readings will reinforce your understanding along the way. Exegesis is the primary task of the student of biblical literature. The author, or compiler, having interposed his genealogical section, has to take up the narrative from exodus 6. The introductory material will be introduced in a lecture format, using powerpoint presentations. One of his major focuses as a scholar has been making the bible and biblical scholarship accessible to the broad jewish community. A hebrew exegesis of exodus 14 presented by vandyck ishmael lomotey. These things i have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. The book of exodus is a narrative of the sacred history of israel from the sojourn in egypt to the completion of the tabernacle in the wilderness. The second book of the torah describes the birth of the jewish people. Exodus seminar spring 2020 hebi 950 exegesis in the hebrew. Written by jewish people, for jewish people the jewish publication society of america is the oldest publisher of jewish titles in the english language. Yes, as other commentators said, he is helpful on some issues. Therefore, biblical exegesis should be the intellectual enzyme that transforms the stupor of our worldly and futile affections into a deep and glad and living hope. The second book of the torah is the organic continuation of the book of genesis.
A hebrew exegesis of exodus 14 presented by vandyck ishmael lomotey masters of evangelical theology, tyndale theological seminary. It was books like genesis and deuteronomy, isaiah and psalms that shaped jesus upbringing and that guided his life in ministry as the jewish messiah. Exodus 21 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Establish or orient the context of the pericope in the biblical book as a whole.
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. Course teaching methodology the course will involve the following methodologies. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible, it describes the israelites deliverance from. Alan cole that exodus being translated from the septuagint meaning going out better defines the book than the original hebrew meaning thesearethe names. A critical, theological commentary the old testament. Revelation of the tabernacle and the two tablets 17. The book celebrates and memorializes this great saving event in song and story and also the awesome revelation and covenant at mt. Study guide for exodus 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Free bible version and commentary on the book of exodus in. Pdf a hebrew exegesis of exodus 14 presented by vandyck. With exodus we begin the story of the national entity called israel. An historical commentary, james houston, bruce waltke. The lessons above are more detailed, but broken up into 1020 minute lessons, designed for easy reading. A full, wordbyword exegesis from the hebrew is given, along with all of the information contained in the above lessons.
The interpretation of the text is difficult in places, due to the use of ancient idiomatic expressions, and the vast cultural divide that separates the early hebrews from later commentators. Guide for writing an exegesis on a biblical passage. Exodus 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Exodus is also where the reader comes to understand the nature of yhwh. The translation and exegesis of the hebrew bible, have led to many versions of stories that we thought we knew, especially the book of genesis and the first fall story. Exodus is derived from the greek exodos which is paralleled by an old hebrew ascription sefer yetziat mitzrayim the book of the departure from egypt. Exodus was not salvation for the hebrews, but to fulfil the covenant between god and abraham et al. Starting with a study of the alphabets and pronunciation, youll move into learning hebrew and greek grammatical forms.