proper noun
exodus
The biblical book recounting the Israelites' departure from Egypt.
Exodus tells how Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt.
Etymology
The Greek word means a going out. The biblical book takes that name from its central departure narrative, the Israelites’ leaving Egypt.
More examples
- Our study group reads a chapter of Exodus each week.
- The Ten Commandments appear in Exodus.
- She opens her Bible to Exodus.