Exodus: The Story That Shapes the Old Testament

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture overview of the Book of Exodus, including historical timelines, structure, and key figures.

Exodus (meaning)

The word means "a going out" or "departure".

Historical Duration

The period covering approximately $400$ years of Israelite history in Egypt.

Salvation History

The theological context of Exodus which sets the stage leading to Jesus; Exodus is its foundational event.

Passover

The event that parallels Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Exodus $1$-$4$

The section of the book describing Israel’s Enslavement under Pharaoh.

Exodus $5$-$15$

The section of the book covering The Ten Plagues and Pharaoh’s Hardening Heart.

Exodus $16$-$18$

The section of the book describing Grumbling in the Wilderness.

Exodus $19$-$31$

The section of the book detailing The Covenant at Sinai.

Exodus $32$-$40$

The section of the book covering Israel’s Wilderness Rebellion.

Moses

A central figure in Jewish and Christian history who served as a prophet, lawgiver, and intermediary between God and the people.

Ex $1:22$ Decree

The order by Pharaoh for the death of all Hebrew male infants.

Mount Horeb

The location where God called Moses to lead the Israelites to freedom (Ex $3:2$-$4:18$).

Joseph

The figure after whose death the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt for generations.

Pharaoh's Fear

The reason Pharaoh increased the suffering of the Israelites, specifically due to their growing population.