🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

出エジプト記

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shutsu Ejiputo ki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Exodus/ˈɛk.sə.dəs/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"出エジプト記はイスラエル人がエジプトを出る物語を描いています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mass departure of people, especially emigrants.

    "The exodus of refugees from the war-torn country has created a humanitarian crisis."
  2. 2

    The second book of the Bible, detailing the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.

    "In religious studies, the Exodus is often examined for its themes of liberation and faith."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'exodus' originates from the Greek word 'ἔξοδος' (exodos), meaning 'a going out' or 'a way out'. It was historically used in the context of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, as described in the biblical book of Exodus, which has influenced its modern usage to denote any mass departure or migration.

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