Commentary for the book of exodus

All of the commentary found here can be purchased, consolidated in hardcopy format as individual softcover books, one for each book of the torah, or. This, too, reflects my desire that the commentary be serviceable to christian ministers. Childs is sterling professor of divinity and fellow of davenport college at yale divinity school in new haven, connecticut. Exodus is preeminently the book of redemption in the old testament. 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. The king made gods people slaves to keep them under his control. In another place, luke refers to the oldtestament as the law of. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. Free bible version and commentary on the book of exodus in. A commentary on the book of exodus umberto moshe david cassuto.

It begins in the darkness and gloom, yet ends in glory. They increase greatly, notwithstanding their affliction, exodus 1. This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. He is the author of two volumes in the wjk old testament library series. The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. Maybe the best title of the book would be the words of hosea. Study book on exodus, questions on exodus welcome to. That shows us that exodus is not really a completely separate book.

Moses leads the chosen people of israel through the wilderness to mount sinai. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of exodus. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. 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. Exodus resources exodus commentaries precept austin. 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.

Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. The present volume is the last of the commentaries rendered into english. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software. A commentary on the book of exodus does not separate the annotations from the biblical text, but forms a continuous, unified commentary in which the scriptural citations are interlinked with the exposition. This commentary also gives special attention to the needs of the preacher or bible teacher. The israelites had to stay away from mount sinai exodus 19. Exodus overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Study exodus using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Exodus it the true beginning of the story of israel. The present volume, a commentary on the book of exodus, is the last of the commentaries to be rendered into english.

Study exodus using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of exodus matthew henry bible commentary complete. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation.

Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. A commentary on the book of exodus umberto moshe david. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. Read exodus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Cassuto, umberto, commentary on the book of exodus, 1974, jewish. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. The story of the exodus begins where the story genesis ends. Alec motyer the message of exodus the bible speaks today, 2005. 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. Scattered throughout the commentary are several excursuses that are outstanding discussions of some tough issues in exodus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The first part of exodus recounts how abrahams family ends up enslaved in egypt.

The second book of moses called exodus the argument after that jacob by gods commandment genesis 46. Exodus 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on. It begins with the hebrew word we, which means and or now kjv. The cruel policy of the king of egypt to destroy them, exodus 1. The hebrew words are weelleh shemoth, or just shemoth. The book of exodus kjv audio bible full by alexander.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. A list of the best commentaries on exodus ranked by scholars. Pharaohs command to the hebrew midwives to kill all the male children, exodus 1. The names and numbers of the children of israel that came into egypt, exo 1. Nov 17, 2018 the book of exodus is the story of god rescuing the children of israel from egypt and forging a special relationship with them. John mackay has written a number of commentaries on the old testament prophetic books. 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.

Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Top 5 commentaries on the book of exodus ligonier ministries. Moses would mean the first 5 books of the bible, which includes exodus. Sixth, i have tried to read exodus as a christian theologian. Dec 01, 2012 exodus is the true heart of the old testament. He looks after his people but he is separate from them. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. The elements are so closely and artistically interwoven as to form a new literary entitynot a text with notes, but a homogeneous. A commentary on the book of exodus logos bible software. In the hebrew bible the name for the book comes from the first words of the text. Garrett helps to dispel much confusion about exodus by introducing the reader to egyptian history and by carefully analyzing questions about the date of the.

Extensive commentary on the biblical book of exodus. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works. Garrett explains further at the beginning of the book. God raises up a deliverer to confront the evil of pharaoh and to liberate the. 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. 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. Philip graham ryken exodus preaching the word, 2005. The deliverance from brutal bondage was a critical event for the people of israel. Exodus is one of the first 5 books of the old testament. Download a three year torah reading schedule three year torah reading cycle commentary on genesis commentary on exodus commentary on leviticus commentary on numbers commentary on deuteronomy purchase a hardcopy.

The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. Exodus chronicles the events that led to gods people becoming a freed people to serve god. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. Their deliverance provides insight of gods redemptive work from the bondage of sin and death through jesus christ. To this end, i have given a good deal of attention to relating the book to the new testament and to christian doctrine. As for the commentary on the book of exodus itself, it was topnotch.