Definitions for: Exodus


[n] a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
[n] the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex"o*dus, n. [L., the book of Exodus, Gr. ? a going or
marching out; ? out + ? way, cf. Skr. [=a]-sad to
approach.]
1. A going out; particularly (the Exodus), the going out or
journey of the Israelites from Egypt under the conduct of
Moses; and hence, any large migration from a place.

2. The second of the Old Testament, which contains the
narrative of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.

Synonyms: hegira, hejira

See Also: book, escape, flight, Laws, Pentateuch, Torah

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