exodus | ||
1. | [ noun ] a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment | |
Synonyms: | hejira hegira | |
Related terms: | escape | |
2. | [ noun ] (Old Testament,fine art,writing) the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus | |
Synonyms: | book_of_exodus | |
Related terms: | book Old_Testament Pentateuch | |