Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The second book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament: "Book of Exodus" is the title of a specific biblical text. It narrates the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses, their journey through the wilderness, and the establishment of their covenant with God at Mount Sinai, including the reception of the Ten Commandments.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Book of Exodus contains some of the most foundational stories in Judeo-Christian tradition.
  • In the Book of Exodus, Moses parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape.
  • Scholars often analyze the laws presented in the Book of Exodus.

Advanced Usage

• "Exodus" (without 'Book of'): Often used alone to refer to the narrative events described in the book, especially the mass departure itself.
  • The story of the Exodus is central to the Passover celebration.
• Used metonymically to refer to the laws or covenant established within the book.
  • The legal codes found in Exodus influenced later Western law.

Variants and Related Words

• Exodus (noun): The major event of departure described in the Book of Exodus; any mass departure of people.
  • There was a mass exodus from the city before the storm.
• Mosaic (adjective): Pertaining to Moses or the laws and writings associated with him, much of which is found in the Book of Exodus.
  • The Mosaic Law is detailed in several books of the Pentateuch.

Synonyms

• The Second Book of Moses: An alternative traditional name for the Book of Exodus.
• Exodos (Greek origin): A less common English variant.

Related Phrases

• The Exodus story: The narrative of the Israelites leaving Egypt.
  • We studied the Exodus story in our theology class.
• The Law of Exodus: Refers to the body of religious and civil law given in the book.
  • The dietary restrictions have their origin in the Law of Exodus.

Related Idioms

• A modern-day exodus: Used to describe a large group of people fleeing a place or situation.
  • The war caused a modern-day exodus of refugees.
• To lead someone out of Egypt: An allusion to Moses' role, meaning to liberate someone from a oppressive situation.
  • The new policy aimed to lead the industry out of its regulatory Egypt.

Noun

1. the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus