Old Testament • 40 Chapters • 1213 Verses
Exodus tells the story of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt through God's power, the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, and the construction of the Tabernacle.
It reveals God as the great Redeemer and Lawgiver who forms a nation for Himself.
God rescues His people from slavery through mighty acts.
God gives the Ten Commandments and covenant regulations.
The Tabernacle symbolizes God dwelling among His people.
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses. As with much of Scripture, the attribution comes from long-standing tradition rather than a signature in the text itself.
Exodus has 40 chapters and 1,213 verses. Every chapter is linked on this page and available in six translations.
Exodus tells the story of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt through God's power, the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, and the construction of the Tabernacle.
The recurring themes in Exodus are Deliverance, The Law and God's Presence. Each is explained in the themes section above with the passages where it surfaces.
Exodus is in the Old Testament, and runs to 40 chapters. You can read it here chapter by chapter, or compare any verse across six translations.