Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. Up to the close of chapter 18, as before indicated, grace reigned, and hence characterized all gods dealings with his people. Exodus 1920 niv at mount sinai on the first day of bible gateway. Thus, we have here another solid proof that exodus is a document dating from the second millennium b.
Silence proclaimed, and strict charges given to the people to observe decorum while god. The introductions to the service were thunders and lightnings, exodus 19. This chapter introduces the solemnity of the giving of the law upon mount sinai, which was one of the most striking appearances of the divine glory that ever was in this. Exodus 19, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. A new dispensation is inaugurated in these chapters. The simplest and most patient study of that portion of the book of exodus which refers to the egyptian plagues will lead us to this conclusion, that moses is the witness for a divine eternal law, and the witness against every kind of kingcraft or priestcraft which breaks this law, or. A study on the book of exodus chapters 1920 exodus 19 20 bible study notes rev. It is very bare and rocky, and rises like a wall out of the plain. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. Exodus 19 niv at mount sinai on the first day of bible gateway. Read exodus 19 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
There israel encamped before the mountain, 3 while moses went up to god. This was done by the ministry of the angels, and made all the people tremble. This chapter, in addition to chapter 20, follows the pattern of ancient suzerainty treaties, thus suggesting that yahweh is king and israel is his kingdom. In chapter 24, israels acceptance of and commitment to this covenant with its. Exodus 1920 esv israel at mount sinai bible gateway. This book the next few chapters of exodus explains the practical ways to obey the 10 commandments. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on exodus chapters 1 to 18. Commentary on exodus 1920 the ten commandments tough.
Verses 911, however, which say that seventy elders, as well as moses, aaron, nadab, and abihu, went up on the mountain and saw the god of israel, is an old. This commentary has been through advanced checking words. Exodus 19, new international version niv the bible app. Exodus chapter 19 explained discover the 66 books of the. Exodus chapter 6 kjv king james version yes very dangerous to twist scriptures.
Exodus 19, new living translation nlt the bible app. Exodus 19 new international version niv at mount sinai. An online bible showing chapter by chapter the king james version of the old testament. Exodus chapters 1940 free bible commentary in easy english. The lord appeared to the israelites on the third day. Jun 19, 2018 home bible study a study on the book of exodus chapters 1920. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. The rest of exodus, plus leviticus and the first 10 chapters of numbers, contain what is commonly referred to as the mosaic law. The children of israel were camping in this plain and in the side valleys. The congregation was called together by the sound of a trumpet exceeding loud, exodus 19. Exodus 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God then gave them the law chapters 20 to 23 and instructions for building the tabernacle, the place from which he would meet with his people in worship.
In exodus 1920, the children of israel prepared themselves for a new conditional relationship with god and the mosaic covenant was introduced. This is mount sinai, the grand, stern mountain to which the lord had led the children of israel by the cloud and fire and by the hand of moses. A terrible appearance of gods glory upon mount sinai v. This chapter introduces the giving of the law upon mount sinai, which was one of the most sensible appearances of the divine glory that ever was in this lower world. Here are, the circumstances of time and place, ver. The children of israel, having departed from rephidim, come to the wilderness of sinai in the third month, 1,2.
I am the lord thy god, which have brought thee out of the land of egypt, out of the house of bondage. The hebrews had been in egypt where idols to their gods abounded. And the lord called moses to the top of the mountain, and moses went up. For they had departed from rephidim, had come to the wilderness of sinai, and camped in the wilderness. At the beginning of chapter 19, the israelites have finally reached the. Exodus 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Title exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the. Houbigant renders this, but the lord, as he descended upon mount sinai, called moses to the top of the mount. Book of exodus, all of the book of leviticus, and the first ten chapters of. Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity.
Exodus, chapter 15 king james version christian answers. This outline of exodus shows that the book is not divided by characters but by events. In the third month, when the children of israel were gone forth out of the land of egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of sinai. Home bible study a study on the book of exodus chapters 19 20. Gahannajefferson church of christ interactive bible bowl study questions on the book of exodus, chapter 19. Exodus 19 20 english standard version esv israel at mount sinai. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel. Exodus, chapters 1920 while reading exodus, chapters 1920, find the answers for each of the following questions. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
However, the hebrew presence in egypt grew profoundly as the years passed. Moses goes up into the mount to god, and receives a message which he is to deliver to the people, 36. I have brought you on eagles wings this is a tender and beautiful metaphor attached to the historical prologue of the divine covenant exodus 19. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Exodus 19 the nation of israel comes to mount sinai a. Exodus bible bowl questions chapter 19 from gahannajefferson. Also to convince them of their own guilt, and to show that they could not stand in judgment before god by their own obedience.
The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Home bible study a study on the book of exodus chapters 1920. What would be the signal for the people to assemble. Exodus 19 tonight we study chapter 19 and an introduction to the giving of the law, which begins in chapter 20 o technically, weve been in the third part of the book for the past three chapters the third part chronicles the giving of the law to israel we count it from chapter 16. In ascribing the first five books of the old testament to moses, ancient. But then a new pharaoh comes to power, and he starts enslaving the israelites. Lessons for life after six weeks in the desert, moving slowly toward mount sinai, the israelites finally arrive and are given instructions on how to prepare to meet god. The israelites camped at the base of what mountain.
The books of reference used for this study of the book of exodus were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. What did god say would happen if the israelites obeyed his commands and kept his agreement covenant. A study on the book of exodus chapters 1920 first baptist. He returns and delivers it to the people before the elders, 7. This material largely comprises exodus 1924, the six chapters now before us, and. In fact, jacob alone was responsible for 70 children. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus 19 and more. In the third month after the children of israel had gone out of the land of egypt, on the same day, they came to the wilderness of sinai. Im sure my ten commandments commentary will be controversial and illicit much discussion. Exodus chapter 1 begins with jacob returning to egypt where joseph was already residing. A study on the book of exodus chapters 19 20 exodus 19 20 bible study notes rev. The simplest and most patient study of that portion of the book of exodus which refers to the egyptian plagues will lead us to this conclusion, that moses is the witness for a divine eternal law, an.
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