Moses

noun

Mo·​ses ˈmō-zəz How to pronounce Moses (audio)
 also  -zəs
: 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Moses was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Moses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moses. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Moses

biographical name

Mo·​ses
ˈmō-zəz,
also
-zəs How to pronounce Moses (audio)
Anna Mary 1860–1961 née Robertson; Grandma Moses American painter

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