Moses

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A major prophet in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament): Moses is the central human figure in the narrative of the Exodus, who, according to the biblical account, was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. He is traditionally credited with receiving and transmitting the Torah, including the Ten Commandments.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • According to the Book of Exodus, Moses was found in the bulrushes by Pharaoh's daughter.
    • The story of Moses parting the Red Sea is one of the most famous miracles in the Bible.
    • In the Abrahamic faiths, Moses is revered as a lawgiver and prophet.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Law of Moses": A term used to refer to the religious and civil laws contained in the Torah, traditionally ascribed to Moses.
    • The community strictly observed the Law of Moses.
  • "Like Moses leading his people": A common simile used to describe a leader guiding a group toward freedom or a promised goal.
    • The activist was described as a modern-day Moses, leading the movement toward justice.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mosaic (adj): Pertaining to Moses or his laws.
    • The Mosaic covenant is foundational to Judaism.
  • Exodus (n): The name of the second book of the Bible, detailing the departure of the Israelites from Egypt under Moses's leadership. It is also used generally to mean a mass departure.
  • Pentateuch (n): The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), also known as the Torah or the Books of Moses.
Synonyms
  • Prophet
  • Lawgiver
  • Liberator
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "The patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Samson, and the leadership of Moses": A phrase listing exemplary biblical figures to describe someone with remarkable virtues.
  • "A Moses basket": A small, portable bed for a baby, named after the basket in which the infant Moses was placed.
    • The newborn slept soundly in her Moses basket.

Note on Secondary Definition: The word 'Moses' can also refer to Anna Mary Robertson Moses (1860–1961), an American folk artist popularly known as Grandma Moses. This is a distinct, modern proper noun. * Example: The museum featured several charming paintings by Grandma Moses.

Noun
  1. United States painter of colorful and primitive rural scenes (1860-1961)
  2. (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

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