Exodus 2:10

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

ولَمّا كبِرَ الوَلَدُ جاءَتْ بهِ إلَى ابنَةِ فِرعَوْنَ فصارَ لها ابنًا، ودَعَتِ اسمَهُ «موسَى» وقالَتْ: «إنّي انتَشَلتُهُ مِنَ الماءِ».

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, the child Moses is brought to Pharaoh's daughter, who adopts him as her own son. She names him Moses, which means 'I drew him out of the water,' because she rescued him from the Nile. This verse shows the early life of Moses and the origin of his name.

Explained for Children

Imagine you found a little puppy in the river and decided to take care of it. You might name it 'River' because you found it there. That's like what happened to Moses. He was found in the water and Pharaoh's daughter named him Moses because she 'drew him out of the water.'

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, and it was written to remind them of their history and the miraculous way God saved them through Moses. The cultural setting was the early period of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can see this as a reminder to value every life and the unexpected ways we can be saved or rescued. For example, if you see someone in trouble, offering help can be a modern version of 'drawing them out of the water.'

Topics

• salvation
• adoption
• rescue
• names
• identity
• miracles

Related Verses

• Exodus 1:22
• Numbers 12:1
• Acts 7:20
• Hebrews 11:24
• Psalm 18:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Moses' name significant?

Moses' name is significant because it reflects the act of rescue by Pharaoh's daughter, showing the connection between his name and his early survival. It also symbolizes the theme of deliverance throughout Moses' life.

How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Exodus?

This verse introduces Moses, the central figure of the Exodus story, and sets the stage for his later role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt, mirroring his own early rescue.

What can we learn about adoption from this verse?

This verse illustrates the positive impact of adoption, showing how Pharaoh's daughter's decision to adopt Moses changed his life and allowed him to fulfill his destiny.

Why did Pharaoh's daughter choose to adopt Moses?

Pharaoh's daughter was moved with compassion upon seeing the baby and chose to adopt him, likely recognizing his potential and wanting to save him from the fate of other Hebrew infants.