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    Moses

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    Hebrew / Egyptian
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Drawn out of the water
    Origin
    Hebrew / Egyptian
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Moses appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 2:10.
    First appears in
    Exodus — Exodus and the Law
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.073% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Moses' name speaks of deliverance — being drawn out of danger into purpose. His life reminds us that God rescues us not just for our own benefit but to use us as instruments of liberation for others.
    King James verses
    • Exodus 2:10

      "And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water."

    • Hebrews 11:24-25

      "By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God."

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