 | WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
| WordWeight : Weighing the Words |
Exodus
Pronunciation : Ex"o*dus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., the book of Exodus, Gr. Skr. a-sad to approach.]
Definition : 1. A going out; particularly (the Exodus), the going out or journey of the Israelites from Egypt under the conduct of Moses; and hence, any large migration from a place.
2. The second of the Old Testament, which contains the narrative of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder                               |