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G1841 · Greek · New Testament
ἔξοδος
Exodos
Noun, feminine
Departure, exodus, death

Definition

The Greek noun exodos (ἔξοδος) means departure, exodus, or exit. It is the Greek title of the second book of Moses. In the New Testament it appears three times. Most significantly, Moses and Elijah discuss Jesus' forthcoming exodos on the Mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:31).

Usage & Theological Significance

The exodos of Israel from Egypt becomes the master narrative of redemption. Every great act of divine deliverance echoes it. Jesus discusses His death as an exodos to be fulfilled in Jerusalem (Luke 9:31) — the cross is the ultimate Exodus: liberation from slavery to sin through the blood of the true Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). Peter's use of exodos for his own death reframes dying as departure — the door opened by Christ's exodos.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 9:31
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
Hebrews 11:22
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel.
2 Peter 1:15
That ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
Exodus 13:3
Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
1 Corinthians 5:7
For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.

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