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Moses
Moses is the most important prophet in Judaism and is also important in Christianity and Islam. Moses led the Israelites out of their slavery in Egypt, miraculously crossing a divided Red Sea. At Mount Sinai he received the Ten Commandments. He led the Israelites through 40 years of desert wandering and finally to the Promised Land. He died there, within sight of his goal, at the age of 120.
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Even though bot Moses and Elijah did appear with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration, only Elijah did not die as he was taken up in a cloud. While Moses died but his grave is not yet found.
Another perspective:Physically, no. Spiritually, yes.Luke 20:37, 38 - "But even Moses showed in the burning bush passage that the dead are raised, when he called the Lord 'the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' For He is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to Him." [NKJV]
How long did moses' mother hide him at home?
In the book of Exodus 2:8-10 it tells about how Pharaoh's daughter, after finding him in the river, agreed to have a Hebrew woman nurse the baby until he was older. It is implied that he was sent to be raised by his birth mother until he was weaned. So I would say he was living with his birth mother until he was about 2 years old. After he was weaned, he was returned to Pharaoh's daughter to continue being raised. But he may have been with his birth mother as long as to the age of 5, especially if there were any drought, famine, or other hardships in Egypt. It is still not very uncommon to not wean children in the middle east until 4 or so.
Did all of the Hebrews leave Egypt during the exodus?
#0 , Israelites left Egypt by the hand of our God.Jew is a term used by the envading romans for the tribes of Judah and tribes of Benjamin who were still occupying the land known as Judea. It was picked up by the fake Ashkenazi's jewish to nolster their lie as being of the chosen people of God.
What book of the Bible tells the story of elisha?
Elisha Eli'sha (God his salvation), son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah; the attendant and disciple of Elijan, and subsequently his successor as prophet of the kingdom of Israel. The earliest mention of his name is in the command to Elijah in the cave at Horeb. 1 Kin 19:16, 17 (b.c. about 900.) Elijah sets forth to obey the command, and comes upon his successor engaged in ploughing. He crosses to him and throws over his shoulders the rough mantle-a token at once of investiture with the prophet's office and of adoption as a son. Elisha delayed merely to give the farewell kiss to his father and mother and preside at a parting feast with his people, and then followed the great prophet on his northward road. We hear nothing more of Elisha for eight years, until the translation of his master, when he reappears, to become the most prominent figure in the history of his country during the rest of his long life.
In almost every respect Elisha presents the most complete contrast to Elijah. Elijah was a true Bedouin child of the desert. If he enters a city it is only to deliver his message of fire and be gone. Elisha, on the other hand, is a civilized man, an inhabitant of cities. His dress was the ordinary garment of an Israelite, the beged, probably similar in form to the long abbeyeh of the modern Syrians. 2 Kin 2:12 His hair was worn trimmed behind, in contrast to the disordered locks of Elijah, and he used a walking-staff, 2 Kin 4:29 of the kind ordinarily carried by grave or aged citizens. Zech 8:4 After the departure of his master, Elisha returned to dwell at Jericho, 2 Kin 2:18 where he miraculously purified the springs. We next meet with Elisha at Bethel, in the heart of the country, on his way from Jericho to Mount Carmel. 2 Kin 2:23 The mocking children, Elisha's curse and the catastrophe which followed are familiar to all. Later he extricates Jehoram king of Israel, and the kings of Judah and Edom, from their difficulty in the campaign against Moab arising from want of water. 2 Kin 3:4-27 Then he multiplies the widow's oil. 2 Kin 4:5 The next occurrence is at Shunem, where he is hospitably entertained by a woman of substance, whose son dies, and is brought to life again by Elisha. 2 Kin 4:8-37 Then at Gilgal he purifies the deadly pottage, 2 Kin 4:38-41 and multiplies the loaves. 2 Kin 4:42-44 The simple records of these domestic incidents amongst the sons of the prophets are now interrupted by an occurrence of a more important character. 2 Kin 5:1-27 The chief captain of the army of Syria, Naaman, is attacked with leprosy, and is sent by an Israelite maid to the prophet Elisha, who directs him to dip seven times in the Jordan, which he does and is healed, 2 Kin 5:1-14 while Naaman's servant, Gehazi, he strikes with leprosy for his unfaithfulness. 2 Kin 5:20-27 Again the scene changes. It is probably at Jericho that Elisha causes the iron axe to swim. 2 Kin 6:1-7 A band of Syrian marauders are sent to seize him, but are struck blind, and he misleads them to Samaria, where they find themselves int he presence of the Israelite king and his troops. 2 Kin 6:8-23 During the famine in Samaria, 2 Kin 6:24-33 he prophesied incredible plenty, 2 Kin 7:1-2 which was soon fulfilled. 2 Kin 7:3-20 We next find the prophet at Damascus. Benhadad the king is sick, and sends to Elisha by Hazael to know the result. Elisha prophesies the king's death, and announces to Hazael that he is to succeed to the throne. 2 Kin 8:7, 15 Finally this prophet of God, after having filled the position for sixty years, is found on his death-bed in his own house. 2 Kin 13:14-19 The power of the prophet, however, does not terminate with his death. Even in the tomb he restores the dead to life. 2 Kin 13:21
-Smith's Bible Dictionary
Where did Moses receive the 10 commandments?
; Exodus 31 : 18 : And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God. ; Exodus 34 : 4 : And he hewed two tables of stone like unto the first; and Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the LORD had commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone. In Mt. Horeb;
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb. Malachi 4:4
Whom did Moses meet in the land of Midian?
Moses was a guest in Yithro's (Jethro's) house and helped him by tending to the flock. As he shepherded the flock in the wilderness area of Horeb, God revealed His presence to him in the Burning Bush and spoke to him (Exodus ch.3).
Yes. Two times in his life. After killing an Egyptian, he fled to the desert and lived for 40 years. Then he went back to Egypt and lead his people out of captivity and they lived another 40 years in the desert. He died at age 120.
Only God is worshiped by Jews.
Jews have immense respect for Abraham and consider him a prophet because he abandoned the polytheism of the Chaldeans in Mesopotamia and followed God's command without question and become the progenitor of numerous peoples: Israelites, Edomites, Ishmaelites/Arabs. But he is not worshiped.
Absolutely not. Judaism is a monotheistic belief system in which God is the only one to be worshiped. Worshiping mortals or any physical objects is considered idolatry.
[Supervisor's note: Moses was a Jew. The accepted meaning of the word "Jew" is any adherent of the religion of Judaism, regardless of tribe. No reliable answer would claim that Kohanim and Levites (for example) aren't Jewish because they aren't specifically from Judah. Any answers which would go technical by using a definition of Judaism based upon a particular Israelite tribe, would be misleading. Etymologically, "Jewish" stems from "Judah" only because the people of that tribe became the majority of the Jews; but Jewry has always contained members from every one of the Israelite tribes.]
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For those who believe that Abraham was the first Jew, it would follow that Moses was Jewish as well.
For those who equate the terms Hebrew, Israelite, and Jew, then again, Moses was a Jew.
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Moses in the Bible was not Jewish but Levite, as he was of the tribe of Levi. The Historical Jews were the people of the tribe of Judah. (twelve tribes of Israel etc)
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Calling Moses "not Jewish but Levite" is disingenuous. While seeming to be technically correct, it is subjectively misleading. Here are two interrelated reasons:
1) Dictionaries define Judaism as the religion of Moses. Moses, who brought down the Ten Commandments (Exodus 31:18) and wrote the scroll of the Torah (Deuteronomy 31:24), was the staunchest upholder of the religion which we today call Judaism.
2) We call someone Jewish not just because of genealogical descent, but also because of their beliefs and practices. "Anyone who opposes idolatry is called Jewish" (Talmud, Megillah 13a). It is in that sense of belonging to the Jewish religion that Kohens and Levites are called Jewish.
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I would say yes, he was born after Abram became the 1stHebrew. It was through Abram that his people came to dwell in Egypt. They were there in captivity for 430 yrs until God spoke to Moses to bring His people out to the promise land.
I would add that Moses was from the tribe of Levi, not Judah. He was a Hebrew and an Israelite, but not a Jew.
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The word Jew has actually evolved so much because of the intermarriages which took place between the Jewish nation and the other nations of the world. Terms like matrilineally and patrilineally are being used these days to refer to the Jews.
Going back to the time when Moses actually lived; no one was actually called a Jew - rather they were called Israelites. The Jewish nation came from the Biblical tribes of Judah and Benjamin. And even then, it was not used or at least the Bible doesn't refer to any of the people from these tribes as Jews until the time of the reign of Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel (2 Kings 16:5-6 (King James Version).
The author of these books makes a point of differentiating the other Israelites from the Jews.
The tribe of Levi was also added to the Jewish nation since they became priests. Moses was from the tribe of Levi. But when Moses was still alive, there was no such as a thing as a Jew. Not all Israelites were Jews. It is right therefore to say that a Jew is an Israelite since they are part of the 12 tribes of Israel. An Israelite which was mainly known as a Hebrew in Egypt, can not rightly be called a Jew unless they were coming from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.
Moses was not a Jew. He was a Hebrew - an Israelite. Saying that Moses was a Jew is as far-fetched as saying that Joseph, Jacob, Isaac and Abraham were Jews. These we can nicely and deliciously say they were Hebrews. But even Abraham himself was not even an Israelite. So this pattern may simply work out like this:
A ) HEBREWS ---> B) ISRAELITES ---- > C) 12 Tribes of Israel* (Jewish people being one of the tribes).
- Meaning that all the tribes of Israel were obviously Israelites or Hebrews.
- Also implying that anyone who lived before these groupings (before Abraham) can not be called a Hebrew.
- A person from "C" is called by his tribe and yes an Israelite or a Hebrew too
- A person from "B" is an Israelite or a Hebrew...
- But a person from "A" is not any of the two ( A Jew/other tribes or a an Israelite)
- From "C", we can give example of the man himself, Judah. He was a Jew; the father of all Jews. And also an Israelite or a Hebrew.
- From "B", we can take Jacob himself - whose name actually is the subject here: Israel. He was not a Jew or did he fall under any of the tribes. He was a Hebrew through his grandfather Abraham.
- From "A", we have Abraham who was just a Hebrew. He was neither a Jew nor an Israelite.
Abraham did not disobey God in Scripture. However, some do believe his faith was weak when he took his wife's sevant woman and bore Ishmael whom he loved deeply and wanted to be the child of Promise. God, however, chose Isaac whom his wife bore him afterwards.
Genesis 26:5New King James Version (NKJV)5 because Abraham obeyed My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws."
Are Moses and pharaoh brothers?
Yes. Moses' "brother's" name was Ramses. I'm not sure which one but i know his name was Ramses.
What palace did Moses live in?
Moses lived in the Egyptian palace, as he was adopted by the daughter of Pharaoh.
How many times did Moses say the Ten Commandments?
While the commandments are written down twice (Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5), God delivered them the first time (Exodus) and Moses reiterated them a second time (Deuteronomy 5).
What did Moses want in return from God in Exodus?
In return for what?
Here are some things which Moses requested from God.
- That God should choose someone else to lead the Israelites (Exodus 4:13)
- That God should forgive the sin of the Israelites (Exodus 32:11-14)
- That God should go with the Israelites (Exodus 33:15-16)
- That God should show Moses His glory (Exodus 33:18)
- That God should teach Moses His ways (Exodus 33:13)
- That God should heal Miriam (Numbers 12:13)
- That God should choose a leader to serve after Moses' death (Numbers 27:16)
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Do the Jews accept the 10 commandments?
Not traditionally. What Jews are commanded to put on their "doorposts" is the primary prayer, sometimes called the "watchwords", of the Jewish faith, the "Shema" - "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One - Praised be God's name forever and ever" and the extended portions of it where the command is made and that you can find at: http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/shema.htm
The words are supposed to be on parchment (although paper often is used) scroll (very small) that is placed into a small case. While the word Mezuzah means "doorposts" it has come to mean the case itself. Some mezuzah cases may have the Hebrew letters that also are the numbers 1 through 10 as a decoration that makes one think of the 10 commandments, or the shape of two stone tablets, etc., but that is all they are -- decorations.
What were the names of the ten plagues of Egypt?
- Water turned to blood
- Frogs
- Lice
- Flies
- Livestock disease
- Boils
- Flaming hail
- Locusts
- Complete darkness
- Death of the First-born
Why did Moses have a special relationship with god?
The entire Old Testament hinges on the law given by God to Moses. He was the great leader of the people of Israel who transformed them from a subjugated people to a nation, ready to rule and defend itself. Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible, and is responsible for our understanding of God's requirements and early human history.
Did Moses have horns on his head?
no
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The horns on the head of Moses in paintings and sculptures represent rays of light. (Exodus 34:29).
What trouble did moses have with the israelites?
Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt and through the desert. Many times during that period, the Hebrews didn't believe in God's deliverance.
When Moses first went to Pharaoh and asked him to let the Israelites go, Pharaoh responded by making work even harder for the Hebrew slaves. Many Hebrews blamed Moses and became annoyed at him.
When Moses finally did lead the Israelites out of Egypt, they began to doubt God several times, and became disobedient to God. Notably when Moses went up on the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments, the Hebrews began to doubt he would return and thought God must not be real. Then many of them created and worshiped a golden calf. When Moses returned he was annoyed and through down the two stone tablets with the Ten Commandments, smashing them to show his anger at what they had done.
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Nehemiah 9:9-11, Psalm 106:7-10, Psalm 136:13-15, Hebrews 11:29 and many other scriptures name the Red Sea as the place where God used Moses to miraculously lead the Israelites to safety from Egypt. The body of water would have had to be deep enough for the Egyptians to be 'swallowed up' or 'drowned'(Hebrews 11:29 RSV) by 'deep waters' and go "down into the depths like a stone" (Exodus 15:5 KJV).
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The term Red Sea is consistent in English translations, but the Biblical term in Hebrew is Yam Suf (ים סוף) which means "Sea of Reeds". While it would certainly be more epic if Moses split the Red Sea as opposed to a small tidal reed-filled lake (of which several are situated in west Sinai), it would seem to accord better with the name of the body of water.
Why were the 5 books of Moses written?
Moses wrote 5 books, Genesis, Exodous, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy. Genesis was written to explain: * Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah and the Flood, the Patriarchs and the Matriarchs, and ends with the descent of Jacob and his family to Egypt. *The commandment of circumcision, the promise to Abraham that he would receive the Land of Israel and that his descendants would be a blessing to the rest of the world. Exodus was written to explain: *The exile, the gradual enslavement and suffering. The birth of Moses and his initial prophecies, the ten plagues and the Exodus from Egypt. *The Revelation at Mt.Sinai, where the Jewish people received the Written and the Oral Torah. *The building of the Mishkan, a portable Temple which housed the two tablets of stone on which the Ten Commandments were inscribed. Leviticus was written to explain: *God calls to Moses and teaches him the laws of the Priests, the Temple, the sacrifices and the Festivals. Numbers was written to explain: *The travels, battles and struggles of the Jewish People during their 40 year sojourn in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt. *The census of the 12 tribes and describes the formation of their camp. *The rebellion of Korach, his demise, and the sending of 12 spies into Israel. *The capture of the East Bank of the Jordan river and the subsequent settlement there of the Tribes of Reuven, Gad and half of Menashe. Deuteronomy was written to explain: *The final address of Moses to the Jewish People before his death. This prophetic farewell includes rebuke, encouragement and warnings for their future. *Commandments that apply only in Israel. *Commandments that govern the interaction with other nations. * that Moses writes 13 copies of the complete Torah, giving one to each tribe and placing one in the Holy Ark. *The Five Books of Moses close with the death of "the greatest of all prophets" and "the most humble of all men," Moses. Hope that helps :) The Pentateuch was traditionally believed to have been written down by Moses. Hence Genesis is sometimes called the first book of Moses, Exodus the second book of Moses, and so forth. In its current form, each successive book of the Pentateuch picks up and continues the story of the previous book to form a continuous story. Hence Genesis tells how the Israelites went to Egypt while Exodus tells how they came to leave Egypt. Exodus describes the building of the tabernacle at Sinai while in Leviticus Moses is given rules while at Sinai for offering sacrifice and worship at that tabernacle. In Numbers the Israelites leave Sinai and travel eventually to the plains of Moab, while in Deuteronomy Moses gives speeches about the law on the plains of Moab.
What did Moses do with the Israelites?
Together with Moses (and under his leadership), the Israelites went out from under the Egyptian slavery (Exodus ch.12). They received the Torah from God (Exodus 24:12). They entered into the covenant with God (Exodus ch.19 and ch.24), and participated in the building of the Tabernacle (Exodus ch.35-40). They journeyed toward the Holy Land and arrived at its outskirts at the time of Moses' death.See also:
