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Exodus 2:10 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child's mother.
9And Pharaoh's daughter said unto her, Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the woman took the child, and nursed it.
10And 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.
11And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.
12And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does Moses' upbringing influence your view on identity?

2

What does being 'drawn out' of difficult situations mean for you?

3

When have you felt a sense of purpose in your life?

Life Application

identity

Consider how your background shapes your identity. Reflect on the influences in your life that have drawn you closer to your purpose.

faith

Trust that God can use your past experiences for His glory, just as He did with Moses.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Connection to Jesus

typology

Moses is a type of Christ as a deliverer of His people, foreshadowing Jesus' role in salvation.

See also: Acts 7:20-22

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