Read Exodus 2 here or at Bible Gateway.
The Hebrew paragraphs:
2:1-22 {p} Moses, born to be Israel’s deliverer
2:23-25 {s} God acknowledged the children of Israel
Exo 1:1-2:25 forms a Chiastic Structure:
The central axis is Exo 2:1-10. As I reread this passage, to see if I could discover why God would put neon flashing lights around it, the first thing I noticed was that Moses’ mother hid him for three months. Three – a Sign of Messiah in Scripture! I was tempted at first to think it was merely a coincidence, but notice:
In Exo 1:22, Moses, even though as yet unborn, was given a death sentence.
In Exo 2:2, Moses was hidden away unseen for three months.
In Exo 2:6-10, Moses was miraculously raised up to life, not death.
Here we have a clear picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah, who was born to be the Deliverer of Israel.
1:1-2:22 {px3} Strong Theme: The deliverer born in response to Israel’s oppression
If there are questions, these are good resources:
Egypt and the Bible – Associates for Biblical Research
The Nile River’s Importance to Ancient Egypt – History Channel
The Mystery of the Nile – IMAX film
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