TITLE
The Hebrew title is We'elleh Shemoth, "Now these are the names." The LXX title is Exodus,
"Departure," or "Exit."
AUTHOR
Moses. According to Jewish tradition Moses is the author. Moses names himself as a central figure in all
the action of the book (17:14; 24:4; 25:9; 36:1).
DATE
@ 1486-1485 BC. The book was probably written soon after the completion of the tabernacle (chapters
35-40), @ 1485 BC (40:17).
THEME
- God redeemed the nation of Israel. Under the human leadership of Moses, He delivered the nation
from Egypt (chapters 1-18).
- God made Israel His covenant people (chapters 19-24).
- God established His tabernacle, giving emphasis to His presence with His people (chapters 25-40)
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