Each section below shows chapter and verses, as well as an overview of the section. Click on a section heading for a detailed analysis.
1. Israel’s Oppression in Egypt (Exodus 1:1–1:22): The Israelites multiply in Egypt; a new Pharaoh enslaves them and orders all newborn Hebrew boys killed.
2. Birth and Adoption of Moses (Exodus 2:1–2:10): Moses is born, hidden, placed on the Nile, and adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter.
3. Moses in Midian (Exodus 2:11–2:25): After killing an Egyptian, Moses flees to Midian, marries Zipporah, and God hears Israel’s cries for deliverance.
4. The Burning Bush and Moses’ Call (Exodus 3:1–4:17): God meets Moses at Horeb, reveals His name, and commissions him to free Israel.
5. Moses Returns to Egypt (Exodus 4:18–4:31): Moses obeys, meets Aaron, performs signs, and gains the Israelites’ trust.
6. Pharaoh’s Refusal and Heavier Burdens (Exodus 5:1–5:23): Pharaoh rejects Moses’ demand and forces the Israelites to gather their own straw for bricks.
7. God Affirms His Covenant (Exodus 6:1–6:13): God reiterates His promise to rescue Israel and give them the promised land.
8. Genealogy of Moses and Aaron (Exodus 6:14–6:27): The lineage of the Levite family that will lead Israel’s priesthood.
9. Confrontation Before Pharaoh (Exodus 6:28–7:13): Aaron’s staff becomes a serpent; magicians imitate, but Pharaoh’s heart remains hard.
10. First Plague: Water to Blood (Exodus 7:14–7:25): Egyptian waters turn to blood, killing fish and fouling the Nile.
11. Second Plague: Frogs (Exodus 8:1–8:15): Frogs swarm over Egypt; Pharaoh pleads for relief but hardens his heart once the frogs die.
12. Third Plague: Gnats (Exodus 8:16–8:19): Dust becomes gnats on people and animals; magicians concede, “This is the finger of God.”
13. Fourth Plague: Flies (Exodus 8:20–8:32): Swarms of flies torment Egyptians while Goshen is spared.
14. Fifth Plague: Death of Livestock (Exodus 9:1–9:7): Egyptian livestock die, but Israel’s herds remain unharmed.
15. Sixth Plague: Boils (Exodus 9:8–9:12): Painful boils break out on Egyptians and their animals.
16. Seventh Plague: Hail (Exodus 9:13–9:35): A destructive hailstorm ruins crops and kills exposed people and beasts; Pharaoh briefly repents.
17. Eighth Plague: Locusts (Exodus 10:1–10:20): Locusts consume every green thing; Pharaoh again refuses to release Israel.
18. Ninth Plague: Darkness (Exodus 10:21–10:29): Thick darkness covers Egypt for three days, yet Israel has light.
19. Announcement of the Tenth Plague (Exodus 11:1–11:10): God foretells the death of every Egyptian firstborn and instructs Israel to ask for silver and gold.
20. Passover Instructions (Exodus 12:1–12:28): God institutes the Passover meal and the Feast of Unleavened Bread as perpetual memorials.
21. Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn (Exodus 12:29–12:32): At midnight all Egyptian firstborn die; Pharaoh finally orders Israel to depart.
22. Departure from Egypt (Exodus 12:33–12:42): The Israelites leave in haste, taking unleavened dough and plundering the Egyptians.
23. Passover and Firstborn Regulations (Exodus 12:43–13:16): Statutes for future observance and consecration of every firstborn male.
24. Guidance by Cloud and Fire (Exodus 13:17–13:22): God leads with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
25. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:1–14:31): The sea parts for Israel but closes over the pursuing Egyptian army.
26. Song of Moses and Miriam (Exodus 15:1–15:21): Israel sings praise to God for the miraculous deliverance.
27. Marah and Elim (Exodus 15:22–15:27): Bitter water is made sweet at Marah; Israel rests at Elim’s twelve springs.
28. Manna and Quail in the Wilderness (Exodus 16:1–16:36): God provides bread from heaven and quail, reinforcing Sabbath rest.
29. Water from the Rock and War with Amalek (Exodus 17:1–17:16): God brings water from a rock at Rephidim and grants victory over Amalek as Moses raises his hands.
30. Jethro’s Visit and Leadership Advice (Exodus 18:1–18:27): Jethro advises Moses to delegate judicial duties to trustworthy leaders.
31. Arrival at Mount Sinai and Covenant Preparation (Exodus 19:1–19:25): Israel camps at Sinai; God calls them a “kingdom of priests” and sets boundaries around the mountain.
32. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1–20:21): God proclaims the foundational commandments to the nation.
33. Book of the Covenant Laws (Exodus 20:22–23:33): Detailed civil, moral, and ceremonial laws, concluding with promises and warnings.
34. Covenant Ratification Ceremony (Exodus 24:1–24:18): Israel solemnly accepts the covenant; Moses ascends Sinai for forty days.
35. Tabernacle and Priesthood Instructions (Exodus 25:1–31:18): Precise plans for the sanctuary, its furnishings, priestly garments, consecration rites, and the Sabbath sign.
36. The Golden Calf and Moses’ Intercession (Exodus 32:1–33:23): Israel worships a golden calf; Moses pleads for mercy, and God’s presence continues with His people.
37. Covenant Renewed and Second Tablets (Exodus 34:1–34:35): God rewrites the commandments, renews the covenant, and Moses’ face shines on descent.
38. Construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:1–39:43): The people contribute materials; craftsmen build the tabernacle, furnishings, and priestly garments exactly as commanded.
39. Erection of the Tabernacle and Divine Glory (Exodus 40:1–40:38): Moses assembles the sanctuary; the cloud of God’s glory fills it and guides Israel from then onward.