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    exodus
    /ˈɛksədəs/

    noun

    • 1. a mass departure of people: "the annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXODUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EXODUS definition: 1. the fact of a large number of people leaving a place or situation: 2. the second book of the…. Learn more.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › exodusEXODUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Exodus. The second book of the Old Testament; it tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt (see also Egypt), made possible by the ten plagues of Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea. Moses led them, and their destination was the Promised Land.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › exodusExodus - definition of exodus by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. (Bible) the Exodus the departure of the Israelites from Egypt led by Moses. 2. (Bible) the second book of the Old Testament, recounting the events connected with this and the divine visitation of Moses at Mount Sinai.

  5. overviewbible.com › exodusThe Book of Exodus: The Beginner's Guide and Summary -...

    Nov 17, 2018 · Exodus is a starburst of Old and New Testament theology. God is faithful, and keeps His promise to Abraham (Gn 15:13–21) by judging the Egyptians and liberating Israel. The Lord also gives Israel the first iteration of the Law, and begins to dwell among His people in the tabernacle.

  6. library.fiveable.me › key-terms › world-literature-iExodus - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts | Fiveable

    Definition. Exodus refers to a significant departure or migration, often involving a large group of people. In literature and drama, particularly in Greek tragedy, it symbolizes the moment when characters leave behind their past circumstances, often marking a critical turning point in their journey toward self-discovery and transformation.

  7. www.biblestudytools.com › dictionary › exodusExodus Meaning - Bible Definition and References - Bible Study...

    Discover the meaning of Exodus in the Bible. Study the definition of Exodus with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › exodusExodus Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    noun. A departure of a large number of people. American Heritage. Similar definitions. The departure of the Israelites from Egypt. Webster's New World. A going out or forth, esp. in a large group. Webster's New World. The second book of the Pentateuch in the Bible, which describes this and gives the law of Moses. Webster's New World. Synonyms:

  9. library.fiveable.me › key-terms › religions-of-the-westExodus - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts | Fiveable

    Exodus refers to the significant event in the Hebrew Bible where the Israelites, led by Moses, escape slavery in Egypt and journey towards the Promised Land.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXODUS | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    a situation in which a large number of people all leave a place together: There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns. (Definition of exodus from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of exodus. in Chinese (Traditional) （大批人的）退出，離開, 《出埃及記》（基督教《聖經·舊約》第二卷，記載摩西率領以色列人離開埃及之事）… See more.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › exodusExodus Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    EXODUS meaning: a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time usually singular.