Moses
Moses in the Bible — led Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3). Moses belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 14 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “taken out; drawn forth”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 14 references
- Known Names
- 5 names
- Relationships
- 9 connections
Biography
Born during a time when Pharaoh ordered all Hebrew male babies to be killed, Moses was hidden by his mother and eventually raised in Pharaoh's household. After killing an Egyptian and fleeing to Midian, God called Moses from a burning bush to lead Israel out of Egyptian bondage. Through Moses, God gave the Ten Commandments and the Law, establishing Israel's covenant relationship with Him. Though he led Israel for forty years in the wilderness, Moses was not permitted to enter the Promised Land.
Significance
Moses is the great lawgiver and prophet who mediated God's covenant with Israel. He prefigures Christ as a prophet, deliverer, and mediator between God and His people.
Key Events
Names & Labels (5)
- Hebrew
- מֹשֶׁ֔ה
- Transliteration
- mosheh
- Meaning
- draw out
- Greek
- Μωϋσῆς
- Reference
- EXO 2:10
- Strong's
- H4872
- Hebrew
- עַבְדִּי מֹשֶׁה
- Transliteration
- avədiy mosheh
- Meaning
- servant [of mine] Moses
- Greek
- θεράπων μου Μωυσῆς
- Reference
- NUM 12:7
- Strong's
- H5650, H4872
- Hebrew
- אִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים
- Transliteration
- iysh haelohiym
- Meaning
- man [of] G-d
- Greek
- ἄνθρωπος τοῦ θεοῦ
- Reference
- DEU 33:1
- Strong's
- H376, H430
- Hebrew
- עֶבֶד־יְהוָה
- Transliteration
- eved y-h-v-h
- Meaning
- servant of the LORD
- Greek
- οἰκέτης κυρίου
- Reference
- DEU 34:5
- Strong's
- H5650, H3068
- Hebrew
- עֶבֶד הָאֱלֹהִֽים
- Transliteration
- eved haelohiym
- Meaning
- servant of G-d
- Greek
- παῖς τοῦ θεοῦ
- Reference
- 1CH 6:49
- Strong's
- H5647, H430
Family & Relationships (9)
husband
brother-in-law
servant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Moses in the Bible?
Moses is described in the Bible as led Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3). Moses belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Moses mean?
The name Moses means “taken out; drawn forth” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.