However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a. You will also find options for commentaries on exodus that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. He had carried out his unconditional promise in this great deliverance. A good compromise between a technical commentary notes on the authors translation from hebrew and a homiletical commentary a summary of each section. The chosen people are in hopeless bondage in the land of egypt, having no power to deliver themselves. New international commentary on the old testament best. Best exodus commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. What has been said to the book of genesis also applies to exodus. Lange has some very in depth comments on the book of exodus he is worth consulting.
Read exodus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Note also that chapterverse divisions are not well marked. For several decades the new international commentary on the old testament has helped countless people traverse this difficult literary terrain. This narration, otherwise known the story of moses, is one of the most famous of the bible. The name by which this book is generally distinguished is borrowed from the septuagint, in which it is called, exodus, the going out or departure.
To be fair, this might be helpful to a student in a library with dozens of other commentaries on exodus. Both periods had their uses and place in the shaping of the nation and its preparation for the exodus. Study the bible online using commentary on exodus and more. Taking a pioneering approach to commentary writing, brevard childs gives an entirely original treatment to the book of exodus.
Their enthusiasm encouraged me greatly, convincing me that the project really was worth the time and effort. To report a broken link or for other assistance please email us at. In fact, two of the best commentaries on this pivotal old testament book are very recent publications. Exodus overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. But now he makes a promise that is conditional on their obedience. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Introduction what is in the book what scholars say about the book the historical basis of the book of exodus the miraculous in exodus the mosaic age the religious teaching of the book how we got our book of exodus ii.
Exodus relates the story of freedom for gods people from slavery and the beginning of national identity. Exodus commentary commentaries on the book of exodus lifeway. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. He talked about how the ten plagues may have been designed to prove the powelessness of the egyptian pantheon though he ended up saying that this was not the point, p. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. The children of israel increase in egypt after the death of joseph. The story of the exodus begins where the story genesis ends. In another place, luke refers to the oldtestament as the law of. The present volume, a commentary on the book of exodus, is the last of the commentaries to be rendered into english.
John mackay has written a number of commentaries on the old testament prophetic books. To someone who bought the tyndale series because he didnt have a multitude of other commentaries, it can become annoying. Modern commentaries on the book of exodus and their. Exodus, at the southern baptist theological seminary. The book of exodus is entitled the second book of moses in the tyndale bible. Gods deliverance of israel from egypt has been fully accomplished though they are still in the wilderness.
Originally published in the new international biblical commentary, old testament series. The book tells the story of the exodus of the children of israel out of egypt. You can find the best commentary on exodus for you using the tools on the right side. Free bible version and commentary on the book of exodus in. Exodus 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Exodus 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Between the happenings at the end of genesis and the beginning of exodus there are nearly 300 years. This groundbreaking book points to a fresh new way of doing biblical theology. Exodus overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Brevard s childs the purpose of this commentary is unabashedly theological. Gives a good summary of the historical situation of exodus and defends the historicity of exodus. The introduction to this book recognizes exodus as a christian book, although it respects its prechristian roots in the hebrew bible. Thankfully, the situation has changed in the last twelve years, and there are a number of good commentaries on exodus from which to choose.
The aim of this thesis is to explore the trends that are found in commentaries on the book of exodus and their appropriateness in the african context. Cassutos comments have a vivid quality seldom found in the exegetical writings of other biblical expositors, who all too often prefer a jejune and lifeless approach to their subject. In a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote. Exodus 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st. All that share in gods mercies should join in thankful praises for them. Exodus overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. This 14 volume collection features some of the best commentaries and studies on the book of exodus from the eighteenth to early twentieth centuries. The greek translators called this book exodus which signifies a departure or going out because it begins with the story of the going out of the children of israel.
Commentaries on the four last books of moses arranged in the form of. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. In the new testament moses is mentioned several times as author of exodus for example luke 20. Maybe the best title of the book would be the words of hosea. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the. Constables notes on exodus 2020 edition importance no other biblical book surfaces elsewhere in the ot as frequently as the book of exodus does. Chapter 19 begins the second great division of the book of exodus. Exodus 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Best commentaries and books on exodus logos bible software.
Text commentaries by david guzik david guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, california. In the book of exodus we find no longer exclusively the dealings of god with individuals mentioned. Donald gowan organizes his study of the book of exodus like a traditional commentary, following the text of exodus from beginning to end. Before i get to the list of commentaries, there is one book that you should not be without when studying exodus. Garrett has the more detailed introduction his discussions of the location of sinai and the date of the exodus are especially valuable. Keith mathison has put together a list of his top 5 commentaries for each book of the bible. Most of the questions i had about exodus were given adequate space for discussion. Exodus, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament.
A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of exodus. Exodus begins in the egyptian region called goshen. Exodus overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. Palmer, classic commentaries and studies on exodus offers nearly 4,000 pages of quality commentary, criticism, context, interpretation, and. The study also seeks to move from a sociopolitical understanding of exodus as liberation theology to the cultural understanding of exodus. Study exodus using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. As for the commentary on the book of exodus itself, it was topnotch. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Unlike a traditional commentary, however, gowan asks only one question of exodus. This new commentary on the book of exodus attempts to show how this old testament book is of continuing significance to readers today, explaining why the exodus event is central to the gospel of jesus christ and to the faith of believers in our age. Cassuto, umberto, commentary on the book of exodus, 1974, jewish. I am certain that it will not only illuminate your study of exodus, but it will also inform your understanding of scripture as a whole.
The hebrew title for the book of exodus is taken from its first words. The book of first kings tells us that the temple was built 480 years after israel left egypt,9 which was according to thiele, quoted in the expositors bible commentary in the year 967 bc, placing the exodus at 1446 bc, which. Exodus commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Pdf a commentary on the book of exodus download full. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. This premier commentary series enjoys a worldwide readership of scholars, pastors, priests, rabbis, and serious bible students. This is one of several stories about israelites complaining to moses. The book of exodus is the second book in the old testament. There is a famine of really good commentaries on exodus. To help as you select biblical commentaries for your study, reformation bible colleges dr. And when the lord decides to do something, no one can stop him. The four hundred years of israels stay in egypt were divided into two unequal periods, in the former and longer of which they were prosperous and favoured, while in the latter they were oppressed. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Jun 19, 2008 in a 1996 guide to the best commentaries, derek thomas wrote.
The book of exodus teaches that the lord is the one true god and the ruler of all creation. In the ears of joshua, thy successor, and the captain of my people, that he and all succeeding governors may watch all occasions to execute this command. Commentary on the book of exodus by matthew henry old. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
Print is relatively small good vision or good reading glasses necessary. See also ot reflections of christ exodus paul van goder. Unhappily the author died after completing only three of his commentaries two on genesis and one on exodus. Classic commentaries and studies on exodus upgrade 14 vols. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. The commentaries in this series weigh their words and use space in a compact way. May 27, 2018 the title exodus comes from a greek word meaning going out, and this book tells how the lord set his people israel free from slavery and brought them out of egypt. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The book is strategically important to both old testament history and a proper understanding of hebrew customs and institutions. Book of exodus matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Top 5 commentaries on the book of exodus ligonier ministries. Strangers, if circumcised, might eat of the passover.
This series affirms that the bible is a christcentered book, containing a. Langes commentary exodus 179 page commentary j p lange. Its concern is to understand exodus as scripture of the church. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Extensive commentary on the biblical book of exodus. Moses would mean the first 5 books of the bible, which includes exodus. He then traces the major affirmations about god found in. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on.
If you are tired of reading commentaries on exodus that seem to do nothing but talk about the documentary hypothesis aka the jedp theory, and if you have sometimes found yourself yelling at the pages i dont care if was the j, e, d, or p source, just tell me what the text means, then the new commentary on exodus by duane garrett is for you. A list of the best commentaries on exodus ranked by scholars. Exodus chapters 118 free bible commentary in easy english. Study exodus using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. One frustration is the seemingly constant suggestions to read other commentaries for more on a particular idea or theme. 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. The new testament passover, the lords supper, ought not to be neglected by any. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the israelite nation out of egypt by the hand of yahweh, the god of their forefathers. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on exodus chapters 1 to 18. It begins with the hebrew word we, which means and or now kjv. Its a short and easy read that will be well worth your time and money.
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