: a Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery and at Mt. Sinai delivered the Law establishing God's covenant with them
Word History
Etymology
Latin, from Greek Mōsēs, from Hebrew Mōsheh
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Moses was
before the 12th century
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“Moses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moses. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Biographical Definition
Moses
biographical name
Mo·ses
ˈmō-zəz,
also
-zəs
Anna Mary 1860–1961 née Robertson; Grandma Moses American painter
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