The Exodus

The Exodus from Egypt (Hebrew: יציאת מצרים, Yetsiat Mitzrayim; Greek: Ἔξοδος; Arabic: الخروج من مصر, al-Khuruj min Miṣr) is a foundational narrative in the Hebrew Bible, where the Israelites, led by their prophet Moses, depart from Egypt after generations of slavery. This event is commemorated annually during the Jewish holiday of Passover (Hebrew: פסח, Pesach), which marks the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian bondage. The Exodus is also a significant event in Christianity, as it is seen as a precursor to the redemption brought by Jesus Christ. In Islam, the Exodus is referenced in the Quran, where Moses is considered a major prophet, and the event is seen as a sign of God's power and mercy. The Exodus narrative includes the Ten Plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the revelation of the Torah at Mount Sinai, all of which are pivotal moments in the religious and cultural identity of the Jewish people and have had a profound influence on Western religious thought and tradition.