Torah Test - Exodus

What happened to the Israelites after Jacob’s family settled in Egypt? (Exodus 1)

They multiplied greatly and became numerous.

Why did the new Pharaoh fear the Israelites? (Exodus 1)

He worried they might join Egypt’s enemies in war and overpower them.

How did Pharaoh oppress the Israelites? (Exodus 1)

He forced them into slavery

What order did Pharaoh give to the Hebrew midwives? (Exodus 1)

To kill every newborn Hebrew boy but let the girls live.

How did the midwives respond to Pharaoh’s command? (Exodus 1)

They feared God and spared the boys, so God blessed them.

What final command did Pharaoh give his people? (Exodus 1)

To throw every Hebrew baby boy into the Nile.

How did Moses’ mother save him as a baby? (Exodus 2)

She placed him in a basket coated with tar and pitch and set it among the reeds of the Nile.

Who discovered the baby Moses? (Exodus 2)

Pharaoh’s daughter.

Who nursed Moses? (Exodus 2)

His own mother, hired by Pharaoh’s daughter.

Why did Moses flee Egypt as an adult? (Exodus 2)

He killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew and feared Pharaoh’s wrath.

Where did Moses go after fleeing, and whom did he marry? (Exodus 2)

He went to Midian and married Zipporah, daughter of Jethro (Reuel).

What did God do when the Israelites groaned under slavery? (Exodus 2)

He heard their cry and remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Where was Moses when God appeared to him? (Exodus 3)

At Mount Horeb (Sinai), tending Jethro’s flock.

How did God appear to Moses? (Exodus 3)

In a burning bush that was on fire but not consumed.

What mission did God give Moses? (Exodus 3)

To go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt.

How did God identify Himself to Moses? (Exodus 3)

As the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — “I AM WHO I AM.”

What did God promise the Israelites? (Exodus 3)

To deliver them from Egypt into a land flowing with milk and honey.

What signs did God give Moses to show the Israelites? (Exodus 4)

His staff turning into a snake, his hand becoming leprous and healed, and water from the Nile turning to blood.

Why did Moses resist God’s call? (Exodus 4)

He said he was slow of speech and tongue.

Who did God appoint to help Moses? (Exodus 4)

His brother Aaron, to speak for him.

What did God tell Moses about Pharaoh’s response? (Exodus 4)

That Pharaoh’s heart would be hardened.

What strange event happened on Moses’ way back to Egypt? (Exodus 4)

The LORD sought to put Moses to death, but Zipporah circumcised their son and touched Moses’ feet, and God let him alone.

How did the Israelites respond when Moses and Aaron told them God’s plan? (Exodus 4)

They believed and bowed down in worship.

What did Moses and Aaron first request of Pharaoh? (Exodus 5)

To let the Israelites go into the wilderness to hold a festival to the LORD.

How did the Pharaoh respond to Moses and Aarons first request? (Exodus 5)

He refused, saying, “I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”

What new burden did Pharaoh place on the Israelites? (Exodus 5)

He forced them to gather their own straw but still required the same number of bricks.

How did the Israelite overseers react? (Exodus 5)

They complained to Pharaoh and then turned on Moses and Aaron, blaming them for making their situation worse.

How did Moses respond to the people’s anger? (Exodus 5)

He prayed to the LORD, asking why He had sent him and why things had only gotten worse.

What did God promise Moses after Pharaoh’s refusal? (Exodus 6)

That Pharaoh would drive Israel out by God’s mighty hand.

How did the Israelites respond when Moses told them God’s words? (Exodus 6)

They did not listen because of their discouragement and harsh slavery.

What objection did Moses raise again? (Exodus 6)

That he was of “uncircumcised lips” and unfit to speak to Pharaoh.

What was God’s plan for Pharaoh’s heart? (Exodus 7)

He would harden it to show His signs and wonders in Egypt.

What miracle did Aaron perform before Pharaoh? (Exodus 7)

He threw down his staff, and it became a serpent.

How did Pharaoh’s magicians respond to Aaron’s staff becoming a serpent? (Exodus 7)

They did the same by their secret arts, but Aaron’s staff swallowed theirs.

What was the first plague? (Exodus 7)

The Nile River and all water in Egypt turned to blood, killing fish and making the water undrinkable.

How did Pharaoh respond to the first plague? (Exodus 7)

He hardened his heart and would not listen.

What was the second plague? (Exodus 8)

Frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.

How did Pharaoh react to the frogs? (Exodus 8)

He begged Moses to pray for their removal but hardened his heart once they died.

What was the third plague? (Exodus 8)

The dust of the earth became gnats on people and animals.

What did Pharaoh’s magicians say about the gnats? (Exodus 8)

“This is the finger of God,” but Pharaoh’s heart was still hard.

What was the fourth plague? (Exodus 8)

Swarms of flies filled Egypt, but God spared the land of Goshen where the Israelites lived.

Did Pharaoh let the people go after the flies? (Exodus 8)

He offered to let them sacrifice in Egypt, then relented after relief came, and hardened his heart again.

What was the fifth plague? (Exodus 9)

A severe plague killed the Egyptians’ livestock, but none of Israel’s animals died.

What was the sixth plague? (Exodus 9)

Boils broke out on Egyptians and their animals after Moses threw soot into the air.

How did Pharaoh’s magicians respond to the boils? (Exodus 9)

They could not stand before Moses because of the boils.

What was the seventh plague? (Exodus 9)

A devastating hailstorm struck Egypt, killing people, animals, and crops left in the fields.

Who was spared from the hail? (Exodus 9)

The Israelites in Goshen, and the Egyptians who feared the LORD’s word and brought in their servants and livestock.

How did Pharaoh respond to the hail? (Exodus 9)

He admitted he had sinned and asked Moses to pray, but he hardened his heart again once the hail stopped.

What was the eighth plague? (Exodus 10)

Swarms of locusts covered Egypt, consuming every tree and crop left after the hail.

How did Pharaoh’s officials respond to the locust threat? (Exodus 10)

They urged Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, saying Egypt was ruined.

What compromise did Pharaoh try to offer Moses? (Exodus 10)

To let only the men go, but Moses refused.

What was the ninth plague? (Exodus 10)

A thick darkness covered Egypt for three days, but the Israelites had light where they lived.

What did Pharaoh say after the darkness? (Exodus 10)

He told Moses to go, but without flocks and herds; Moses insisted they were needed for sacrifices.

How did Pharaoh react to Moses’ refusal? (Exodus 10)

He angrily told Moses never to appear before him again, or he would die.

What did God tell Moses about the last plague? (Exodus 11)

That He would strike down every firstborn in Egypt, and afterward Pharaoh would drive Israel out completely.

How did Pharaoh’s officials respond to Moses’ words? (Exodus 11)

They would come and bow before Moses, begging the Israelites to leave.

What was Pharaoh’s response to this final warning? (Exodus 11)

His heart was hardened, and he refused to let the people go.

What festival was instituted before the final plague? (Exodus 12)

The Passover, with the sacrifice of a lamb and its blood placed on the doorposts.

What sign would spare the Israelites from the plague?(Exodus 12)

The blood on their houses — the LORD would “pass over” them.

How did Pharaoh respond to the death of the firstborn?(Exodus 12)

He summoned Moses and Aaron at night and told Israel to leave Egypt with their flocks and herds.

What did the Israelites take with them when they left?(Exodus 12)

Their unleavened dough, along with silver, gold, and clothing given by the Egyptians.

What lasting command did God give Israel from this event?(Exodus 12)

To celebrate the Passover as a lasting ordinance for generations.

What did God command Israel to declare to Him? (Exodus 13)

Every firstborn male, both human and animal.

What feast was Israel told to remember yearly? (Exodus 13)

The Feast of Unleavened Bread, recalling their hasty departure from Egypt.

What did Moses take with him when they left? (Exodus 13)

The bones of Joseph, fulfilling his request.

Why did Pharaoh pursue the Israelites after letting them go? (Exodus 14)

God hardened his heart, and he chased them with his army.

How did God protect Israel from the Egyptians before the sea crossing? (Exodus 14)

The angel of God and the pillar of cloud moved between them, giving light to Israel and darkness to Egypt.

How did Israel cross the Red Sea? (Exodus 14)

Moses stretched out his hand, and the LORD drove back the waters with a strong east wind, making dry ground.

What happened to Pharaoh’s army? (Exodus 14)

The waters returned and drowned the Egyptians when they pursued.

What did the Israelites do after crossing the Red Sea? (Exodus 15)

They sang the Song of Moses, praising the LORD for defeating Pharaoh’s army.

Who led the women in song and dance with tambourines? (Exodus 15)

Miriam the prophetess, Moses’ sister.

What was the people’s complaint at Marah? (Exodus 15)

The water was bitter and undrinkable.

How did God make the water drinkable at Marah? (Exodus 15)

He showed Moses a piece of wood to throw into the water, and it became sweet.

What did the Israelites complain about in the wilderness of Sin? (Exodus 16)

That they had plenty of food in Egypt but were starving in the desert.

How did God provide food for them? (Exodus 16)

He sent quail in the evening and manna in the morning.

What rules did God give about gathering manna? (Exodus 16)

Gather only enough for each day; on the sixth day gather double for the Sabbath.

What happened if people tried to keep manna overnight? (Exodus 16)

It bred worms and stank, except on the Sabbath.

What did the Israelites complain about at Rephidim? (Exodus 17)

They had no water to drink.

How did God provide water? (Exodus 17)

Moses struck the rock at Horeb with his staff, and water flowed out.

The Amalekites attacked Israel at Rephidim. How did Israel prevail in the battle? (Exodus 17)

As long as Moses held up his hands with the staff, Israel was winning; when he lowered them, Amalek was winning.

Who helped Moses keep his hands steady? (Exodus 17)

Aaron and Hur.

What concern did Jethro raise about Moses? (Exodus 18)

That Moses was judging the people alone, which would wear him out.

What solution did Jethro propose? (Exodus 18)

To appoint capable, God-fearing men as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens to judge smaller matters.

Where did the Israelites arrive in the third month after leaving Egypt? (Exodus 19)

At Mount Sinai, where they camped in front of the mountain.

What message did God give Israel through Moses? (Exodus 19)

If they obeyed Him fully, they would be His treasured possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation.

What did God command about approaching the mountain? (Exodus 19)

No one, not even animals, could touch it or they would die.

What did God declare at Mount Sinai? (Exodus 20)

The ten comandments

What is the first commandment? (Exodus 20)

You shall have no other gods before Me.

What is the second commandment? (Exodus 20)

Do not make or worship idols.

What is the third commandment? (Exodus 20)

Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God.

What is the fourth commandment? (Exodus 20)

Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.

What is the fifth commandment? (Exodus 20)

Honor your father and mother.

What are the last five commandments? (Exodus 20)

Do not murder, commit adultery, steal, give false testimony, or covet.

How did the people react when they saw the thunder, lightning, and smoke? (Exodus 20)

They trembled with fear and asked Moses to speak to them instead of God directly.

What law was given about Hebrew servants? (Exodus 21)

They were to serve six years and be freed in the seventh.

What happened if a servant loved his master and did not want freedom? (Exodus 21)

His ear was pierced, and he became a servant for life.

What was the penalty for murder? (Exodus 21)

Death, but cities of refuge were provided for unintentional killings.

What was required if someone injured another person’s servant or ox? (Exodus 21)

Compensation, often freedom for the servant or restitution for damages.

What happened if a thief was caught breaking in at night? (Exodus 22)

If killed, there was no bloodguilt for the defender.

What laws were given about damages to another’s property? (Exodus 22)

Restitution was required if fields, animals, or goods were harmed or stolen.