Frequency and Significance of Exodus References in Scripture
The term "Exodus" means "going out" or "departure" [1, 2]. It refers primarily to the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, an event central to the
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- Hitchcock's Bible Names “Hitchcock's Bible Names: Exodus — going out, departure”
- Easton's Bible Dictionary “Easton's Bible Dictionary: Exodus, Book of — Exodus is the name given in the LXX. to the second book of the Pentateuch (q.v.). It means "departure" or "outgoing." This name was adopted in the Latin translation, and thence passed into other languages. The Hebrews called it by the first words, according to their custom, Ve-eleh shemoth (i.e., "and these are the names"). It contains, (1.) An account of the increase and growth of the Israelites in Egypt (ch. 1) (2.) Preparations for their departure out of Egypt (2-12:36). (3.) Their journeyings from Egypt to Sinai (12:37-19:2). (4.) The giving of ”