God's Ten Words In The Exodus

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The Exodus beautifully illustrates an ultimate symbolism for mankind's greatest faith in God's existence and capability; hence, the ideal portrayal of God still remains ambiguous to the readers whether these events were recorded based on historical records or not. The scripture, which was favorably exaggerated by supernatural elements, contains a holistic approach of an ancient Hebrew civilization, as well as its path to creation. In addition, the text portrays the hardship of developing a nation in a deserted continent, and its connection of faith to a greater outcome of liberation. With such visual of the characters and events, the scriptor ultimately implied the comprehension of the Hebrew’s emancipation from the corrupted power of the Egyptians, the establishment of the Hebrew civilization, and the significance of God’s ten words. …show more content…

Proceeding from the beginning of Exodus, the Hebrew people placed their trust on the Egyptians for civilization until the new Pharaoh reigns over Egypt with his corrupted power and mentality. Although, the Hebrew people were not aware of the consequence they were in, we the readers can comprehend that they were being abused physically and mentally by the Egyptians. This notion will allow the modern Jews to learn from what their ancestors experienced, and to avoid it in the society. Secondly, the journey of Exodus illustrates the progression of the Hebrew civilization. The Hebrew people were being too dependent on the Egyptians for settlement and cultivation, which they produced many resources and vast agricultural culture for their living. After their emancipation, God was their fundamental foundation for settling their own nation. That includes strengthening their own culture, traditions, beliefs, and rights. Ultimately, God was the one who spiritually united the nations and tribes to establish a profound Hebrew

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