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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMoses
/ˈmoʊ.zɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A significant prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments.
"Moses is often depicted in art as holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments." - 2
A common male given name derived from the biblical figure.
"He named his son Moses after his grandfather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Moses' is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew verb 'mashah', meaning 'to draw out'. It is traditionally associated with the biblical figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt, a narrative that has been influential in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions since ancient times.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Moses" is said worldwide
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Moïse
Transliteration: Mwah-ez
"Moïse a conduit les Israélites hors d'Égypte."
Mose
Transliteration: Moh-zeh
"Mose führte die Israeliten aus Ägypten."
Mosè
Transliteration: Moh-zeh
"Mosè ricevette le Tavole della Legge."
Moisés
Transliteration: Moy-ses
"Moisés guió a los israelitas fuera de Egipto."
Moisés
Transliteration: Moy-zes
"Moisés recebeu os Dez Mandamentos."
मोसेस
Transliteration: Moses
"मोसेस ने इस्राएलियों को मिस्र से बाहर निकाला।"
摩西
Transliteration: Móxī
"摩西带领以色列人出埃及。"
모세
Transliteration: Mose
"모세는 이스라엘 백성을 이끌었습니다."
モーセ
Transliteration: Mōse
"モーセはイスラエル人をエジプトから導きました。"
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