Exodus 1:1

Now. The conj. "now" = "and"; thus connecting Exodus closely with Genesis: Leviticus, Numbers, and Deut. begin in the same way. Thus the Pentateuch is one book. For the relation of Exodus to the other books of the Pentateuch, see App-1 .

names. Thus Redemption is connected with names. Compare Exodus 1:1-4 with Exodus 39:6 , Exodus 39:7 , Exodus 39:8-14 .

The Name of the Redeemer is published throughout. He reveals His name: Exodus 3:14 , Exodus 3:15 ; Exodus 6:3 ; Exodus 33:19 ; Exodus 34:5-7 . Moses speaks to Pharaoh in His name: Exodus 5:23 . Pharaoh raised up to add glory to it: Exodus 9:16 . Law given in the name of Jehovah: Exodus 20:2 . His name in the Angel: Exodus 23:21 . God knows Moses by his name: Exodus 33:12 , Exodus 33:17 . Bezaleel and Aholiab, &c.: Exo 31:26 ; Exodus 35:30 , Exodus 35:34 . Names of Israel's sons: Exodus 1:1-4 ; and Exodus 28:9-12 , Exodus 28:15-21 ; Exodus 39:6 , Exodus 39:7 , Exodus 39:8-14 .

children = sons; and so throughout O.T.

came into Egypt. Compare Genesis 46:0 .

man . Hebrew. 'ish. See App-14 .