Exo Table of Frontmatter

Exodus Chapters Frontmatter Properties

Chapter	Title	Book	Tags	Description	Key Verses	Est-Year	Literary Structure
1	Exodus 1	Exodus	oppression suffering midwives courage	Israel’s multiplication in Egypt; Pharaoh’s oppression begins; Hebrew midwives resist	Exodus 1, Exodus 1, Exodus 1	1526-1406 BCE	Narrative arc: prosperity to oppression
2	Exodus 2	Exodus	moses calling identity exile	Moses’ birth, rescue, and flight to Midian	Exodus 2, Exodus 2, Exodus 2	1526-1406 BCE	Three-part structure: birth/youth/exile
3	Exodus 3	Exodus	burning-bush calling divine-name holiness	God calls Moses at the burning bush; reveals His name	Exodus 3, Exodus 3, Exodus 3	1446 BCE	Theophany dialogue pattern
4	Exodus 4	Exodus	signs resistance aaron return	Moses receives signs; resists call; returns to Egypt	Exodus 4, Exodus 4, Exodus 4	1446 BCE	Objection-response cycles
5	Exodus 5	Exodus	confrontation persecution doubt	First confrontation with Pharaoh; increased oppression	Exodus 5, Exodus 5	1446 BCE	Conflict escalation narrative
6	Exodus 6	Exodus	covenant genealogy promise names-of-god	God renews promise; genealogy; recommissioning	Exodus 6, Exodus 6, Exodus 6	1446 BCE	Covenant formula with genealogical insertion
7	Exodus 7	Exodus	plagues confrontation nile blood	Beginning of plagues: water to blood	Exodus 7, Exodus 7, Exodus 7	1446 BCE	Plague narrative formula established
8	Exodus 8	Exodus	plagues frogs gnats flies	Plagues continue: frogs, gnats, flies	Exodus 8, Exodus 8, Exodus 8	1446 BCE	Repetitive plague cycles with variations
9	Exodus 9	Exodus	plagues livestock boils hail	Plagues: livestock disease, boils, hail	Exodus 9, Exodus 9, Exodus 9	1446 BCE	Intensification pattern
10	Exodus 10	Exodus	plagues locusts darkness hardening	Plagues: locusts and darkness	Exodus 10, Exodus 10, Exodus 10	1446 BCE	Climactic tension building
11	Exodus 11	Exodus	final-warning firstborn favor	Warning of the final plague	Exodus 11, Exodus 11, Exodus 11	1446 BCE	Prophetic announcement structure
12	Exodus 12	Exodus	passover firstborn exodus redemption	Passover instituted; death of firstborn; the Exodus begins	Exodus 12, Exodus 12, Exodus 12	1446 BCE	Ritual instruction interwoven with narrative
13	Exodus 13	Exodus	consecration firstborn remembrance guidance	Consecration of firstborn; pillar of cloud and fire	Exodus 13, Exodus 13, Exodus 13	1446 BCE	Instruction-journey pattern
14	Exodus 14	Exodus	red-sea deliverance faith miracle	Crossing of the Red Sea	Exodus 14, Exodus 14, Exodus 14	1446 BCE	Dramatic climax structure
15	Exodus 15	Exodus	song worship healing testing	Song of Moses; waters of Marah	Exodus 15, Exodus 15, Exodus 15	1446 BCE	Poetry followed by narrative
16	Exodus 16	Exodus	manna provision sabbath grumbling	Manna and quail provided	Exodus 16, Exodus 16, Exodus 16	1446 BCE	Test-provision-instruction cycle
17	Exodus 17	Exodus	water prayer amalek memorial	Water from rock; battle with Amalek	Exodus 17, Exodus 17, Exodus 17	1446 BCE	Two crisis-resolution episodes
18	Exodus 18	Exodus	jethro leadership delegation wisdom	Jethro’s visit and advice on leadership	Exodus 18, Exodus 18, Exodus 18	1446 BCE	Wisdom narrative framework
19	Exodus 19	Exodus	sinai covenant theophany holiness	Arrival at Sinai; preparation for covenant	Exodus 19, Exodus 19, Exodus 19	1446 BCE	Covenant preparation chiasm
20	Exodus 20	Exodus	ten-commandments law covenant worship	The Ten Commandments given	Exodus 20, Exodus 20, Exodus 20	1446 BCE	Apodictic law structure
21	Exodus 21	Exodus	civil-law justice servants restitution	Laws about servants and personal injuries	Exodus 21, Exodus 21, Exodus 21	1446 BCE	Casuistic law patterns
22	Exodus 22	Exodus	property justice compassion holiness	Laws about property and social responsibility	Exodus 22, Exodus 22, Exodus 22	1446 BCE	Case law with moral imperatives
23	Exodus 23	Exodus	justice sabbath feasts promise	Laws of justice; sabbath years; three annual feasts	Exodus 23, Exodus 23, Exodus 23	1446 BCE	Legal-liturgical-promise structure
24	Exodus 24	Exodus	covenant blood vision glory	Covenant confirmed; Moses on the mountain	Exodus 24, Exodus 24, Exodus 24	1446 BCE	Covenant ratification ceremony
25	Exodus 25	Exodus	tabernacle ark offering pattern	Instructions for tabernacle: ark and table	Exodus 25, Exodus 25, Exodus 25	1446 BCE	Divine blueprint pattern
26	Exodus 26	Exodus	tabernacle curtains holy-place design	Tabernacle structure and curtains	Exodus 26, Exodus 26	1446 BCE	Architectural specifications
27	Exodus 27	Exodus	altar courtyard lamp priesthood	Bronze altar; courtyard; oil for lampstand	Exodus 27	1446 BCE	Sacred space descriptions
28	Exodus 28	Exodus	priesthood garments ephod holiness	Priestly garments described	Exodus 28, Exodus 28, Exodus 28	1446 BCE	Vestment symbolism pattern
29	Exodus 29	Exodus	consecration sacrifice priesthood atonement	Consecration of priests	Exodus 29, Exodus 29	1446 BCE	Ritual process sequence
30	Exodus 30	Exodus	incense atonement washing anointing	Altar of incense; bronze basin; anointing oil	Exodus 30, Exodus 30, Exodus 30	1446 BCE	Sacred furniture and materials
31	Exodus 31	Exodus	craftsmen sabbath tablets spirit	Bezalel called; Sabbath sign; stone tablets	Exodus 31, Exodus 31, Exodus 31	1446 BCE	Divine enabling and covenant sign
32	Exodus 32	Exodus	golden-calf idolatry intercession judgment	Golden calf incident; Moses intercedes	Exodus 32, Exodus 32, Exodus 32	1446 BCE	Sin-intercession-judgment narrative
33	Exodus 33	Exodus	presence glory grace intimacy	Moses seeks God’s presence	Exodus 33, Exodus 33, Exodus 33	1446 BCE	Dialogue of divine intimacy
34	Exodus 34	Exodus	renewal glory name covenant	Covenant renewed; God’s glory revealed	Exodus 34, Exodus 34, Exodus 34	1446 BCE	Covenant renewal with theophany
35	Exodus 35	Exodus	sabbath offering craftsmanship obedience	Sabbath regulations; offerings for tabernacle	Exodus 35, Exodus 35, Exodus 35	1446 BCE	Implementation begins (parallels ch. 25-31)
36	Exodus 36	Exodus	tabernacle construction generosity skill	Tabernacle construction begins	Exodus 36, Exodus 36	1446 BCE	Fulfillment of divine pattern
37	Exodus 37	Exodus	ark table lampstand craftsmanship	Ark, table, lampstand, and altar made	Exodus 37, Exodus 37	1446 BCE	Sacred furniture completion
38	Exodus 38	Exodus	altar basin courtyard inventory	Altar, basin, and courtyard; inventory of materials	Exodus 38, Exodus 38	1446 BCE	External furnishings account
39	Exodus 39	Exodus	priestly-garments completion blessing obedience	Priestly garments made; work completed	Exodus 39, Exodus 39	1446 BCE	Completion formula repetitions
40	Exodus 40	Exodus	glory presence completion cloud	Tabernacle erected; God’s glory fills it	Exodus 40, Exodus 40, Exodus 40	1446 BCE	Climactic divine inhabitation