Moshe
Moshe (also known as Moses in English) is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, where he is described as a prophet, lawgiver, and leader of the Israelites during their Exodus from Egypt.
Name[edit | edit source]
The name Moshe is of Hebrew origin, and is believed to mean "drawn out" or "rescued", in reference to the story of his discovery as a baby in the bulrushes on the Nile River.
Life[edit | edit source]
According to the Book of Exodus, Moshe was born to a Levite family during a time when the Pharaoh of Egypt had ordered all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed. His mother hid him in the bulrushes on the Nile, where he was found by the Pharaoh's daughter and raised as her own son.
As an adult, Moshe killed an Egyptian overseer who was beating a Hebrew slave, and fled to Midian. There, he married Zipporah, the daughter of a Midianite priest, and had two sons.
Role in the Exodus[edit | edit source]
Moshe is best known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt, an event known as the Exodus. According to the Bible, he was chosen by God to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelite slaves. When Pharaoh refused, God inflicted ten plagues on Egypt, culminating in the death of the firstborn. After this final plague, Pharaoh agreed to let the Israelites go.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Moshe is revered as a prophet and lawgiver by Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other Abrahamic religions. His life and teachings continue to inspire and guide people around the world.
See also[edit | edit source]
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