Exodus Definition & Meaning

exodus
noun
  1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  2. 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

"Exodus" in song lyrics

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  • "I sent Pharoahe messages like Moses takin' my people on an exodus"
    Binary Star — Masters of the Universe
  • "Spit you germs like quick flush, no exodus"
    Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ Polladon — Lights Out
  • "No one is protecting us, so I'm seeking an exodus"
    Capital-X — Resistance

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