The book of Exodus is the second book in the Hebrew Bible. It is one of five books that make up the Torah or Pentateuch. The title “Exodus” derives from the title in Codex Alexandrinus of the Septuagint (LXX) version of the Hebrew Bible: “Exodus from Egypt” (Exodos Aigyptou). In Jewish tradition the title consists of the opening words of the book: “And these are the names” (wĕ’ēlleh šĕmôt). The title “Exodus” is the more common in Christian tradition. It emphasizes Israel’s departure
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