Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper. A bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes are also included. Pastors, students, and Bible teachers will find in this series a commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship.  
  
Exodus fascinates with some of the most dramatic scenes of the Old Testament and with themes that are foundational to the rest of the Bible. God delivers, provides for, and forms a people for himself, patiently teaching them to trust him. This commentary helps the reader understand and apply this wonderful and ever-relevant book on a deeper level.  
  
James K. Bruckner is professor of Old Testament at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago and is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is the author of Implied Law in the Abraham Narrative; a commentary on the minor prophets Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah; and numerous scholarly articles.

__James K. Bruckner__ is professor of Old Testament at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago and is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is the author of Implied Law in the Abraham Narrative; a commentary on the minor prophets Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah; and numerous scholarly articles.

The New International Bible Commentary offers the best of contemporary scholarship in a format that both general readers and serious students can use with profit.  
  
Based on the widely used New International Version translation, the NIBC presents careful section-by-section exposition with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A separate section of notes at the close of each chapter provides additional textual and technical comments. Each commentary also includes a selected bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes.

These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers.

Bruckner, James K.

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

§1   The Need for Deliverance (Exod. 1:1–22)

§2   Moses’ Beginnings (Exod. 2:1–10)

§3   Moses Encounters Violence (Exod. 2:11–25)

§4   Yahweh Calls Moses (Exod. 3:1–22)

§5   God Prepares Moses (Exod. 4:1–31)

§6   Oppression Increases (Exod. 5:1–6:1)

§7   Yahweh’s Promises (Exod. 6:2–30)

§8   The Plagues Begin (Exod. 7:1–25)

§9   Frogs, Gnats, and Flies (Exod. 8:1–32)

§10   Dead Livestock, Boils, and a Storm of Hail with Lightning (Exod. 9:1–35)

§11   God Hardens Pharaoh’s Heart: Locusts and Darkness (Exod. 10:1–29)

§12   Final Warning (Exod. 11:1–10)

§13   Passed Over or Destroyed? (Exod. 12:1–27)

§14   The Devastating Blow and the Beginning of the Exit (Exod. 12:28–51)

§15   Unleavened Bread and Firstborn Redemption, Revisited (Exod. 13:1–22)

§16   Crossing the Sea (Exod. 14:1–31)

§17   Singing at the Sea (Exod. 15:1–21)

§18   Journey from the Sea into the Wilderness (Exod. 15:22–27)

§19   Leadership, Learning, Manna, Meat, and the First Sabbath Rest (Exod. 16:1–36)

§20   Quarreling, Water from a Rock, Amalekite Attack, and a Banner (Exod. 17:1–16)

§21   Father Jethro and God’s Just Justice (Exod. 18:1–27)

§22   Meeting God at Sinai (Exod. 19:1–25)

§23   Ten Commandments: First through Fifth (Exod. 20:1–12)

§24   Ten Commandments: Sixth through Tenth (Exod. 20:13–26)

§25   Covenant Laws I: Debt Slaves and Capital Offenses (Exod. 21:1–17)

§26   Covenant Laws II: Personal Injury, Bulls, and Oxen (Exod. 21:18–36)

§27   Covenant Laws III: Property Rights, Capital Offenses, Using Power, Relationship to God (Exod. 22:1–31)

§28   Covenant Laws IV: Corruption, Poverty, Three Festivals, God’s Promises (Exod. 23:1–33)

§29   The Covenant Is Received and Sealed (Exod. 24:1–18)

§30   Introduction to the Tabernacle (Exod. 25–40)

§31   I Will Dwell Among Them: Materials, Ark, Table, and Lampstand (Exod. 25:1–40)

§32   Instructions for Making the Tent of Meeting (Exod. 26:1–37)

§33   Instructions: Altar, Courtyard, Lamp Oil (Exod. 27:1–21) . .

§34   Instructions: Priestly Garments (Exod. 28:1–43)

§35   Instructions: Aaron’s Consecration, the Altar Consecration, and Daily Sacrifices (Exod. 29:1–46)

§36   Instructions: Incense Altar, Money, Water, Anointing Oil, and Incense (Exod. 30:1–38)

§37   Instructions: Bezalel and Sabbath (Exod. 31:1–18)

§38   Crisis at Sinai: The Golden Calf (Exod. 32–34)

§39   The Golden Calf (Exod. 32:1–35)

§40   Crisis: Will Yahweh Go with Them? (Exod. 33:1–23)

§41   Crisis Resolved: The Name of the Lord (Exod. 34:1–9)

§42   Crisis Resolved: Yahweh Renews the Covenant (Exod. 34:10–35)

§43   Building Yahweh’s Dwelling Place: Willing Hearts (Exod. 35:1–35)

§44   Creating a Space for God: Overabundant Donations and Making the Tabernacle Tent (Exod. 36:1–38)

§45   Building: Ark, Table, Lampstand, Incense Altar, and Anointing Oil (Exod. 37:1–29)

§46   Building: Altar, Basin, and Courtyard (Exod. 38:1–31)

§47   Making Priestly Garments (Exod. 39:1–43)

§48   The Presence of the Lord in the Midst of the Camp (Exod. 40:1–38)

For Further Reading

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Notes

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