Exodus & the Promised Land

Israel's escape from Egypt and the long march to Canaan.

• the promised land IDIOM A long-awaited goal or destination that promises freedom, reward, or a better life.
• manna from heaven IDIOM An unexpected benefit or help that arrives just when it is needed most.
• let my people go IDIOM A demand for the freedom of an oppressed group from those who hold power over them.
• a land flowing with milk and honey IDIOM A place of great abundance, comfort, and prosperity.
• scapegoat WORD a person or group that people blame for something bad, even if it is not their fault. You use this when someone else is punished to make a problem go away.
• olive-branch WORD A sign or offer of peace, reconciliation, or goodwill.