ChapterTitleBookTagsDescriptionKey VersesEst-YearLiterary Structure
1Exodus 1Exodus Israel’s multiplication in Egypt; Pharaoh’s oppression begins; Hebrew midwives resistExodus 1#8, Exodus 1#12, Exodus 1#171526-1406 BCENarrative arc: prosperity to oppression
2Exodus 2Exodus Moses’ birth, rescue, and flight to MidianExodus 2#10, Exodus 2#14, Exodus 2#24-251526-1406 BCEThree-part structure: birth/youth/exile
3Exodus 3Exodus God calls Moses at the burning bush; reveals His nameExodus 3#6, Exodus 3#14, Exodus 3#121446 BCETheophany dialogue pattern
4Exodus 4Exodus Moses receives signs; resists call; returns to EgyptExodus 4#12, Exodus 4#22-23, Exodus 4#311446 BCEObjection-response cycles
5Exodus 5Exodus First confrontation with Pharaoh; increased oppressionExodus 5#1-2, Exodus 5#22-231446 BCEConflict escalation narrative
6Exodus 6Exodus s-of-godGod renews promise; genealogy; recommissioningExodus 6#2-3, Exodus 6#6-8, Exodus 6#71446 BCECovenant formula with genealogical insertion
7Exodus 7Exodus Beginning of plagues: water to bloodExodus 7#3, Exodus 7#5, Exodus 7#171446 BCEPlague narrative formula established
8Exodus 8Exodus Plagues continue: frogs, gnats, fliesExodus 8#10, Exodus 8#19, Exodus 8#22-231446 BCERepetitive plague cycles with variations
9Exodus 9Exodus Plagues: livestock disease, boils, hailExodus 9#14, Exodus 9#16, Exodus 9#271446 BCEIntensification pattern
10Exodus 10Exodus Plagues: locusts and darknessExodus 10#1-2, Exodus 10#7, Exodus 10#231446 BCEClimactic tension building
11Exodus 11Exodus Warning of the final plagueExodus 11#5, Exodus 11#7, Exodus 11#9-101446 BCEProphetic announcement structure
12Exodus 12Exodus Passover instituted; death of firstborn; the Exodus beginsExodus 12#13, Exodus 12#26-27, Exodus 12#511446 BCERitual instruction interwoven with narrative
13Exodus 13Exodus Consecration of firstborn; pillar of cloud and fireExodus 13#9, Exodus 13#14, Exodus 13#21-221446 BCEInstruction-journey pattern
14Exodus 14Exodus Crossing of the Red SeaExodus 14#13-14, Exodus 14#21, Exodus 14#311446 BCEDramatic climax structure
15Exodus 15Exodus Song of Moses; waters of MarahExodus 15#1-2, Exodus 15#11, Exodus 15#261446 BCEPoetry followed by narrative
16Exodus 16Exodus Manna and quail providedExodus 16#4, Exodus 16#8, Exodus 16#351446 BCETest-provision-instruction cycle
17Exodus 17Exodus Water from rock; battle with AmalekExodus 17#6, Exodus 17#11-12, Exodus 17#151446 BCETwo crisis-resolution episodes
18Exodus 18Exodus Jethro’s visit and advice on leadershipExodus 18#11, Exodus 18#19-23, Exodus 18#241446 BCEWisdom narrative framework
19Exodus 19Exodus Arrival at Sinai; preparation for covenantExodus 19#5-6, Exodus 19#8, Exodus 19#16-181446 BCECovenant preparation chiasm
20Exodus 20Exodus The Ten Commandments givenExodus 20#2-3, Exodus 20#12, Exodus 20#201446 BCEApodictic law structure
21Exodus 21Exodus Laws about servants and personal injuriesExodus 21#2, Exodus 21#23-25, Exodus 21#241446 BCECasuistic law patterns
22Exodus 22Exodus Laws about property and social responsibilityExodus 22#21, Exodus 22#27, Exodus 22#311446 BCECase law with moral imperatives
23Exodus 23Exodus Laws of justice; sabbath years; three annual feastsExodus 23#7, Exodus 23#20-21, Exodus 23#251446 BCELegal-liturgical-promise structure
24Exodus 24Exodus Covenant confirmed; Moses on the mountainExodus 24#7-8, Exodus 24#10, Exodus 24#171446 BCECovenant ratification ceremony
25Exodus 25Exodus Instructions for tabernacle: ark and tableExodus 25#8, Exodus 25#22, Exodus 25#401446 BCEDivine blueprint pattern
26Exodus 26Exodus Tabernacle structure and curtainsExodus 26#33, Exodus 26#341446 BCEArchitectural specifications
27Exodus 27Exodus Bronze altar; courtyard; oil for lampstandExodus 27#20-211446 BCESacred space descriptions
28Exodus 28Exodus Priestly garments describedExodus 28#29, Exodus 28#36, Exodus 28#381446 BCEVestment symbolism pattern
29Exodus 29Exodus Consecration of priestsExodus 29#43-45, Exodus 29#461446 BCERitual process sequence
30Exodus 30Exodus Altar of incense; bronze basin; anointing oilExodus 30#6, Exodus 30#10, Exodus 30#361446 BCESacred furniture and materials
31Exodus 31Exodus ts Bezalel called; Sabbath sign; stone tabletsExodus 31#3, Exodus 31#13, Exodus 31#181446 BCEDivine enabling and covenant sign
32Exodus 32Exodus Golden calf incident; Moses intercedesExodus 32#10, Exodus 32#14, Exodus 32#321446 BCESin-intercession-judgment narrative
33Exodus 33Exodus Moses seeks God’s presenceExodus 33#14, Exodus 33#16, Exodus 33#191446 BCEDialogue of divine intimacy
34Exodus 34Exodus Covenant renewed; God’s glory revealedExodus 34#6-7, Exodus 34#10, Exodus 34#291446 BCECovenant renewal with theophany
35Exodus 35Exodus Sabbath regulations; offerings for tabernacleExodus 35#2, Exodus 35#21, Exodus 35#311446 BCEImplementation begins (parallels ch. 25-31)
36Exodus 36Exodus Tabernacle construction beginsExodus 36#1, Exodus 36#5-71446 BCEFulfillment of divine pattern
37Exodus 37Exodus stand Ark, table, lampstand, and altar madeExodus 37#1, Exodus 37#91446 BCESacred furniture completion
38Exodus 38Exodus Altar, basin, and courtyard; inventory of materialsExodus 38#8, Exodus 38#211446 BCEExternal furnishings account
39Exodus 39Exodus Priestly garments made; work completedExodus 39#32, Exodus 39#42-431446 BCECompletion formula repetitions
40Exodus 40Exodus Tabernacle erected; God’s glory fills itExodus 40#16, Exodus 40#34-35, Exodus 40#381446 BCEClimactic divine inhabitation