About Exodus

Exodus is the second book of the Bible, written by Moses and composed around the 15th century BC, spanning 40 chapters. It records one of the most dramatic events in all of human history -- the deliverance of approximately two million Israelite slaves from the mighty Egyptian empire under the leadership of Moses, whom God commissioned at the burning bush. The ten plagues, the first Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, and the detailed instructions for the tabernacle fill these chapters with theological richness. Major themes include redemption through substitutionary sacrifice, God's covenant faithfulness, holiness, worship, and the law as the guide for God's redeemed people. Key chapters include Exodus 3 (Moses and the burning bush), Exodus 12 (the Passover), and Exodus 20 (the Ten Commandments). Famous verses include Exodus 20:3 -- You shall have no other gods before me -- and Exodus 14:14 -- The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus KJV remains one of the most-read sections of the entire Bible and forms the backdrop for the New Testament's understanding of Christ as the true Passover Lamb. Studying Exodus Bible chapters online illuminates the entire framework of salvation -- deliverance from bondage, covenant relationship, and the presence of God among His people -- that runs through all of scripture. Read the Book of Exodus online here in full.

The book's second half turns to worship, holiness, and God's presence dwelling among His people — themes that carry directly into Leviticus. Exodus picks up right where Genesis leaves off, and its account of the Passover shapes how the New Testament later describes Christ.