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How many chapters are there in the book of Exodus?
What does the word 'Exodus' mean?
Which book comes before the book of Exodus in the Old Testament?
Which is the first line in the book of Exodus?
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What does the book of Exodus describe?
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Which sea did Moses and the Israelites cross with the help of God?
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Which Jewish holiday does the book of Exodus form the basis of?
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Who leads the Israelites out of Egypt?
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Where does Moses flee after he kills an Egyptian?
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What is the name of Moses's brother?
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Where does Moses meet God in the form of a burning bush?
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What is the name of God as revealed to Moses?
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How many plagues were sent by God to Egypt?
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Which was the last plague sent by God to Egypt?
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Where does God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
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What did the king of Egypt tell the Hebrew midwives to do?
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Of what tribe was Moses?
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Who spared Moses from being killed?
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How did God catch Moses' attention?
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How was Moses to reply when the children of Israel asked what was the name of God?
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What was a sign that Moses would perform in the sight of the elders in case they would not believe him?
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Who did God offer to Moses as a spokesman?
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What did Pharaoh command the taskmasters when Moses first requested him to let Israel go?
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Which of the following was one of Aaron's sons?
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How old was Moses when he spoke to Pharaoh?
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What is the difference in age between Aaron and Moses?
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Study Notes
General Facts about Exodus
- The book of Exodus contains 40 chapters.
- "Exodus" translates to departure, symbolizing the Israelites' escape from Egypt.
- Exodus follows the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament.
Key Events in Exodus
- The opening line details the Israelites entering Egypt: “Now these are the names of the sons of Israel, who came into Egypt (every man and his household came with Jacob).”
- The book describes the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt under Moses' leadership.
- Moses and the Israelites crossed the Red Sea with divine assistance.
Significance and Observances
- The narrative of Exodus is foundational to the celebration of Passover, observing the Israelites' liberation.
- God reveals His name to Moses as Yahweh while instructing him to relay this to the Israelites.
Moses' Life and Leadership
- Moses served as the leader of the Israelites, fleeing to Midian after killing an Egyptian.
- He encounters God at Mount Horeb in the form of a burning bush.
- Moses was 80 years old when he confronted Pharaoh and demanded the Israelites’ release.
Key Characters
- Miriam, Moses' sister, plays a role in his early life.
- Aaron, Moses’ brother, is designated as his spokesman.
- The Pharaoh of Egypt commanded the Hebrew midwives to kill all boy babies to control the Israelite population.
Miracles and Plagues
- Moses was tasked with performing signs, such as turning water into blood, to convince the Israelites and Pharaoh of God's authority.
- God sent 10 plagues to Egypt, the last being the death of the firstborn.
- The first and significant miracle performed by Moses included the turning of water to blood.
Tribes and Family
- Moses belonged to the tribe of Levi.
- Aaron’s son Nadab is noted as part of the priestly lineage.
Commissions and Commands
- Pharaoh's initial response to Moses' request led to increased demands on the Israelites, forcing them to produce the same number of bricks without straw.
- Moses was instructed to assure the Israelites of God's promises using the declaration “I AM.”
Age Considerations
- Moses was 73 years older than Aaron when he spoke to Pharaoh, with a significant age difference of 3 years between the brothers.
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