Dictionary of Bible Themes The escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and their deliverance in the crossing of the Red Sea. The beginning of a long and difficult journey under Moses' leadership to Canaan, the promised land. Exodus 6:1-8God's promise of deliverance See also Exodus 3:7-10Exodus 11:9-10 The LORD smites the Egyptians with ten plagues Psalms 105:26-36Pharaoh refuses, despite the plagues, to let the Israelites leave: Exodus 12:31The plague on the firstborn and the Passover See also Exodus 12:23Exodus 12:37-41 The Israelites leave Egypt Numbers 33:3-5See also Psalms 105:37-38Exodus 14:29-31 The crossing of the Red Sea See also Exodus 13:17-14:28Numbers 33:6-48 The Israelites' travels: described in detail in Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua Psalms 106:6-7God's mighty deliverance remembered in confession Daniel 9:15Exodus 12:24-28 Events of the exodus: remembered in the Passover Feast See also Joshua 5:10See also 1085 God, love of4844 rain 5104 Moses, foreshadower of Christ 6634 deliverance 6660 freedom through Christ 7135 Israel, people of God 7254 plumb-line 7406 Passover |
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