Meaning of Moses in the Bible
Meaning
“Exodus 2:10 connects the name with “drawn out””
Moses is the central human leader of the exodus and Sinai narratives. Raised in Pharaoh's household after being rescued from the Nile, he fled Egypt and was later called by God at the burning bush to confront Pharaoh. Through Moses, Israel was led out of slavery, received the covenant law at Sinai, and journeyed toward the promised land. Scripture also remembers his unique prophetic role, his intercession, and his close communion with God.
Scripture References for Moses
8 key passages featuring this name
Exodus 2:10
“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.”
Exodus 3:10
“Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.”
Exodus 12:31
“And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the Lord, as ye have said.”
Exodus 19:3
“And Moses went up unto God, and the Lord called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;”
Exodus 33:11
“And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.”
Deuteronomy 34:10
“And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face,”
Matthew 17:3
“And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”
Hebrews 11:24
“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;”
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The Name Moses in God's Word
Names in Scripture carry deep significance. Moses — meaning “Exodus 2:10 connects the name with “drawn out”” — reflects a truth about identity, purpose, and God's design. Meditate on these passages to understand what this name reveals about God's character and His people.
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