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Moses

leader of the exodus

Prophet and covenant mediator through whom God delivers Israel from Egypt and gives the law at Sinai.

787 appearances31 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

born in under 's edict, rescued from the Nile and raised in the royal household before fleeing to after killing an . Called at the burning bush, he confronts Pharaoh through the plagues, leads Israel through the , and receives the Law at . He guides the people through forty years in the wilderness, mediates the covenant, and dies on within sight of the promised land.

The story

  1. Moment 1

    Rescued from the Nile

    Born under Pharaoh's death decree, Moses is hidden by his family, drawn from the river, and raised in Pharaoh's household.

  2. Moment 2

    Called at the burning bush

    God reveals his holy name, says that he has seen Israel's suffering, and sends a reluctant Moses back to Pharaoh.

  3. Moment 3

    Announces the Passover

    Moses instructs Israel to mark their houses with the lamb's blood before the final plague breaks Pharaoh's resistance.

  4. Moment 4

    Leads Israel through the sea

    God opens a path through the sea for Israel and closes it over the pursuing Egyptian army.

  5. Moment 5

    Mediates the covenant at Sinai

    At the mountain, Moses carries God's covenant words to a people called to be a treasured possession and priestly kingdom.

  6. Moment 6

    Intercedes after the golden calf

    When Israel breaks covenant with the golden calf, Moses pleads for the people on the basis of God's name and promises.

  7. Moment 7

    Sees the promised land

    Moses views the land from Mount Nebo and dies there, while Joshua receives responsibility for leading Israel onward.

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