The Greek and English name originates with the Septuagint translation of the 3rd century BCE.
The book tells how the children of Israel leave slavery in Egypt through the strength of Yahweh, the god who has chosen Israel as his people.
Led by their great prophet Moses they journey through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, where Yahweh promises them the land of Canaan (the "Promised Land") in return for their faithfulness.
Israel enters into a covenant with Yahweh who gives them their laws and instructions for the Tabernacle, the means by which he will dwell with them and lead them to the land.
Shemot, on Exodus 1-5: Affliction in Egypt, Moses is found and called, Pharaoh
Va'eira, on Exodus 6-9: Plagues 1 to 7 of Egypt
Bo, on Exodus 10-13: Last plagues of Egypt, first Passover
Beshalach, on Exodus 13-17: Parting the Sea, water, manna, Amalek
Yitro, on Exodus 18-20: Jethro’s advice, The Ten Commandments
Mishpatim, on Exodus 21-24: The Covenant Code
Terumah, on Exodus 25-27: God's instructions on the Tabernacle and furnishings
Tetzaveh, on Exodus 27-30: God's instructions on the first priests
Ki Tisa, on Exodus 30-34: Census, anointing oil, golden calf, stone tablets, Moses radiant
Vayakhel, on Exodus 35-38: Israelites collect gifts make the Tabernacle and furnishings
Pekudei, on Exodus 38-40: The Tabernacle is set up and filled
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