Exodus
The Exodus was Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt under Moses. Through the Passover, the plagues, and the crossing of the sea, God brought His people out with power and began their national life under His covenant.
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Exodus, Book of
The Book of Exodus is the second book of the Pentateuch. It records Israel’s growth in Egypt, deliverance through Moses, journey to Sinai, reception of the law, and construction of the tabernacle.
Exodus, The
The Exodus was the departure of the Israelites from Egypt after the death of Egypt’s firstborn. Pharaoh released them, but pursued them until God delivered Israel through the miraculous passage of the Red Sea.
EXODUS, THE BOOK OF
The second book of the Pentateuch, recounting Israel’s oppression in Egypt, the exodus, the covenant at Sinai, the law, and the construction and dedication of the tabernacle.
Exorcist
An exorcist was a person who claimed to expel evil spirits through invocation, prayers, or ceremonies. Jewish exorcists appear in the New Testament, but the authority exercised by Christ’s apostles and believers is presented as distinct from professional exorcism.
EXPEDIENT
Beneficial or profitable for a proper purpose. In the New Testament it does not mean convenient at the expense of righteousness, but what truly serves the good.
EXPERIENCE
Practical knowledge gained through observation, testing, and the events of life. In Scripture, experience may prove God’s faithfulness and develop steadfast character through trial.
EXPERIMENT
A proving or testing that demonstrates the genuineness of something. Paul used the term for the evidence of sincere Christian commitment shown through generous giving.
Expiation
Expiation is the removal or covering of guilt through punishment borne by a substitute. The sacrificial system of the Old Testament expressed this idea, pointing to reconciliation with God through substitutionary atonement.
EXPRESS
In Hebrews 1:3, “express image” means an exact representation or impression corresponding to the original. It describes the Son as the precise image of God’s substance.
EXTINCT
Extinguished or brought to an end. In the biblical passages where it occurs, the word emphasizes an action that has caused something to cease rather than merely describing a condition.
EXTORTION
The greedy or oppressive seizure of what belongs to another, often through force, fraud, or excessive demands. Scripture condemns extortion as a serious form of covetous wrongdoing.
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