Today's Reading | February 10, 2026
Exodus 1:1–22
Introduction Exodus 1:1–22: Today, we begin reading excerpts from the book of Exodus, the second book in the Bible. The name “Exodus” comes from a Greek word that means “exit” or “departure” and refers to an important event in Israel’s history described in this book: the departure of the people of Israel from Egypt where they had been slaves (Exodus…
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