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Exo Table of Frontmatter

ChapterTitleBookTagsDescriptionKey VersesEst-YearLiterary Structure
1Exodus 1Exodus#oppression #suffering #midwives #courageIsrael’s multiplication in Egypt; Pharaoh’s oppression begins; Hebrew midwives resistExodus 1#8, Exodus 1#12, Exodus 1#171526-1406 BCENarrative arc: prosperity to oppression
2Exodus 2Exodus#moses #calling #identity #exileMoses’ birth, rescue, and flight to MidianExodus 2#10, Exodus 2#14, Exodus 2#24-251526-1406 BCEThree-part structure: birth/youth/exile
3Exodus 3Exodus#burning-bush #calling #divine-name #holinessGod calls Moses at the burning bush; reveals His nameExodus 3#6, Exodus 3#14, Exodus 3#121446 BCETheophany dialogue pattern
4Exodus 4Exodus#signs #resistance #aaron #returnMoses receives signs; resists call; returns to EgyptExodus 4#12, Exodus 4#22-23, Exodus 4#311446 BCEObjection-response cycles
5Exodus 5Exodus#confrontation #persecution #doubtFirst confrontation with Pharaoh; increased oppressionExodus 5#1-2, Exodus 5#22-231446 BCEConflict escalation narrative
6Exodus 6Exodus#covenant #genealogy #promise #names-of-godGod renews promise; genealogy; recommissioningExodus 6#2-3, Exodus 6#6-8, Exodus 6#71446 BCECovenant formula with genealogical insertion
7Exodus 7Exodus#plagues #confrontation #nile #bloodBeginning of plagues: water to bloodExodus 7#3, Exodus 7#5, Exodus 7#171446 BCEPlague narrative formula established
8Exodus 8Exodus#plagues #frogs #gnats #fliesPlagues continue: frogs, gnats, fliesExodus 8#10, Exodus 8#19, Exodus 8#22-231446 BCERepetitive plague cycles with variations
9Exodus 9Exodus#plagues #livestock #boils #hailPlagues: livestock disease, boils, hailExodus 9#14, Exodus 9#16, Exodus 9#271446 BCEIntensification pattern
10Exodus 10Exodus#plagues #locusts #darkness #hardeningPlagues: locusts and darknessExodus 10#1-2, Exodus 10#7, Exodus 10#231446 BCEClimactic tension building
11Exodus 11Exodus#final-warning #firstborn #favorWarning of the final plagueExodus 11#5, Exodus 11#7, Exodus 11#9-101446 BCEProphetic announcement structure
12Exodus 12Exodus#passover #firstborn #exodus #redemptionPassover instituted; death of firstborn; the Exodus beginsExodus 12#13, Exodus 12#26-27, Exodus 12#511446 BCERitual instruction interwoven with narrative
13Exodus 13Exodus#consecration #firstborn #remembrance #guidanceConsecration of firstborn; pillar of cloud and fireExodus 13#9, Exodus 13#14, Exodus 13#21-221446 BCEInstruction-journey pattern
14Exodus 14Exodus#red-sea #deliverance #faith #miracleCrossing of the Red SeaExodus 14#13-14, Exodus 14#21, Exodus 14#311446 BCEDramatic climax structure
15Exodus 15Exodus#song #worship #healing #testingSong of Moses; waters of MarahExodus 15#1-2, Exodus 15#11, Exodus 15#261446 BCEPoetry followed by narrative
16Exodus 16Exodus#manna #provision #sabbath #grumblingManna and quail providedExodus 16#4, Exodus 16#8, Exodus 16#351446 BCETest-provision-instruction cycle
17Exodus 17Exodus#water #prayer #amalek #memorialWater from rock; battle with AmalekExodus 17#6, Exodus 17#11-12, Exodus 17#151446 BCETwo crisis-resolution episodes
18Exodus 18Exodus#jethro #leadership #delegation #wisdomJethro’s visit and advice on leadershipExodus 18#11, Exodus 18#19-23, Exodus 18#241446 BCEWisdom narrative framework
19Exodus 19Exodus#sinai #covenant #theophany #holinessArrival at Sinai; preparation for covenantExodus 19#5-6, Exodus 19#8, Exodus 19#16-181446 BCECovenant preparation chiasm
20Exodus 20Exodus#ten-commandments #law #covenant #worshipThe Ten Commandments givenExodus 20#2-3, Exodus 20#12, Exodus 20#201446 BCEApodictic law structure
21Exodus 21Exodus#civil-law #justice #servants #restitutionLaws about servants and personal injuriesExodus 21#2, Exodus 21#23-25, Exodus 21#241446 BCECasuistic law patterns
22Exodus 22Exodus#property #justice #compassion #holinessLaws about property and social responsibilityExodus 22#21, Exodus 22#27, Exodus 22#311446 BCECase law with moral imperatives
23Exodus 23Exodus#justice #sabbath #feasts #promiseLaws of justice; sabbath years; three annual feastsExodus 23#7, Exodus 23#20-21, Exodus 23#251446 BCELegal-liturgical-promise structure
24Exodus 24Exodus#covenant #blood #vision #gloryCovenant confirmed; Moses on the mountainExodus 24#7-8, Exodus 24#10, Exodus 24#171446 BCECovenant ratification ceremony
25Exodus 25Exodus#tabernacle #ark #offering #patternInstructions for tabernacle: ark and tableExodus 25#8, Exodus 25#22, Exodus 25#401446 BCEDivine blueprint pattern
26Exodus 26Exodus#tabernacle #curtains #holy-place #designTabernacle structure and curtainsExodus 26#33, Exodus 26#341446 BCEArchitectural specifications
27Exodus 27Exodus#altar #courtyard #lamp #priesthoodBronze altar; courtyard; oil for lampstandExodus 27#20-211446 BCESacred space descriptions
28Exodus 28Exodus#priesthood #garments #ephod #holinessPriestly garments describedExodus 28#29, Exodus 28#36, Exodus 28#381446 BCEVestment symbolism pattern
29Exodus 29Exodus#consecration #sacrifice #priesthood #atonementConsecration of priestsExodus 29#43-45, Exodus 29#461446 BCERitual process sequence
30Exodus 30Exodus#incense #atonement #washing #anointingAltar of incense; bronze basin; anointing oilExodus 30#6, Exodus 30#10, Exodus 30#361446 BCESacred furniture and materials
31Exodus 31Exodus#craftsmen #sabbath #tablets #spiritBezalel called; Sabbath sign; stone tabletsExodus 31#3, Exodus 31#13, Exodus 31#181446 BCEDivine enabling and covenant sign
32Exodus 32Exodus#golden-calf #idolatry #intercession #judgmentGolden calf incident; Moses intercedesExodus 32#10, Exodus 32#14, Exodus 32#321446 BCESin-intercession-judgment narrative
33Exodus 33Exodus#presence #glory #grace #intimacyMoses seeks God’s presenceExodus 33#14, Exodus 33#16, Exodus 33#191446 BCEDialogue of divine intimacy
34Exodus 34Exodus#renewal #glory #name #covenantCovenant renewed; God’s glory revealedExodus 34#6-7, Exodus 34#10, Exodus 34#291446 BCECovenant renewal with theophany
35Exodus 35Exodus#sabbath #offering #craftsmanship #obedienceSabbath regulations; offerings for tabernacleExodus 35#2, Exodus 35#21, Exodus 35#311446 BCEImplementation begins (parallels ch. 25-31)
36Exodus 36Exodus#tabernacle #construction #generosity #skillTabernacle construction beginsExodus 36#1, Exodus 36#5-71446 BCEFulfillment of divine pattern
37Exodus 37Exodus#ark #table #lampstand #craftsmanshipArk, table, lampstand, and altar madeExodus 37#1, Exodus 37#91446 BCESacred furniture completion
38Exodus 38Exodus#altar #basin #courtyard #inventoryAltar, basin, and courtyard; inventory of materialsExodus 38#8, Exodus 38#211446 BCEExternal furnishings account
39Exodus 39Exodus#priestly-garments #completion #blessing #obediencePriestly garments made; work completedExodus 39#32, Exodus 39#42-431446 BCECompletion formula repetitions
40Exodus 40Exodus#glory #presence #completion #cloudTabernacle erected; God’s glory fills itExodus 40#16, Exodus 40#34-35, Exodus 40#381446 BCEClimactic divine inhabitation