Exodus Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards reviewing key events, figures, laws, and concepts from the Book of Exodus review lecture.

Priestly Code (P C)

The literary genre found in the Book of Exodus, identified by the review clues 'P' and 'P C'.

Women

The group who first hears the call to freedom in the Book of Exodus.

Moses' Mother

Moses' biological mother who serves as his nurse after Pharaoh's daughter adopts him.

Burning Bush

The manifestation in which Moses encounters the G-d of his ancestors and is instructed to remove his shoes.

Shoes

The articles of clothing Moses removes to show reverence when encountering the G-d of his ancestors in a burning bush.

Doubt

The initial reaction and attitude with which Moses first responds to G-d's call.

A Holiday

The initial request that Moses makes of Pharaoh on behalf of his people.

Plagues

The afflictions sent by G-d as a show of divine power and to build confidence among the Israelites.

Special Meal

The observance through which the Israelites prepare for the 10th and worst plague.

Leave

The directive Pharaoh shouts to Moses and the Israelites ('Leave my people at once!') after G-d makes him stubborn.

Drowning of the Egyptians

The fate suffered by the Egyptians through divine intervention after Pharaoh changes his mind and pursues the Israelites.

Food

The necessity that the Israelites complain about after wandering for a time in the desert.

Mount Sinai

The mountain where the Israelites gather at the foot while Moses meets with God to receive the law.

Ten Commandments

The laws with which Moses returns after meeting with God at Mount Sinai.

The First Commandment

The specific commandment from the 10 Commandments that Moses discovers the Israelites violating upon his return.

Golden Calf

The idol that the Israelites create and worship instead of worshiping G-d.

Mother and Father

The two figures whom the 10 Commandments specifically instruct people to honor.

Theft

The property crime explicitly prohibited under the 10 Commandments.

Judges

The officials that Moses' father-in-law Yitro advises him to appoint so the laws could sustain the freedoms of Exodus.

Yitro

Moses' father-in-law who advises him to appoint judges to help the laws sustain the freedoms of Exodus.