Moses in the Bible

Meaning: taken out; drawn forth

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And it happened on the eighth day [i.e., since the baby was born] that they came to circumcise the child [i.e., to perform the Jewish rite of identity, signifying the responsibility to observe the law of Moses]. And they [i.e., probably the neighbors and/or relatives of Elizabeth and Zacharias] suggested that they name him Zacharias, after his father.

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Eight days later it was time to circumcise Jesus [i.e., to perform the Jewish rite of identity, signifying the responsibility to observe the law of Moses], and they named Him Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before He was [even] conceived.

Verse ConceptsInfantsBoysCircumcision, physicalEight DaysFrom The WombLess Than A Year OldDedicationDevout mothersNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birth

They came to offer a sacrifice of two doves or two young pigeons, in accordance with what is written in the law of Moses.

Verse ConceptsdovesBurnt offeringPigeonsSin OfferingYoung AnimalTwo AnimalsWritten In The Law

And he was led by the Holy Spirit into the Temple, and when Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus in, so they could do to Him what was customary under the law of Moses,

Verse ConceptsCustomChrist, Names ForEntering The TempleFulfilling The LawLed By The SpiritDevout mothers

Now Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem every year to attend the Passover Festival. [Note: This was the annual Jewish festival commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses' leadership].

Verse ConceptsFeastingVisitingWorship, Times ForEvery Yearparenthood

And it happened on one of those days [in Capernaum. See Mark 2:1], as He was teaching, that some Pharisees [i.e., a strict sect of the Jewish religion] and teachers of the law of Moses, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem, were sitting around [i.e., listening to Him]. And the power of the Lord was with Him, enabling Him to heal people.

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfPower, God's SavingVillagesPower Of Christ, ShownThe Power Of GodChrist TeachingJesus HealingPharisees Concerned About ChristAtmosphereThe power of Christ

Then the experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees began to reason [in their minds], saying, "Who is this man who speaks things against God [i.e., by claiming the ability to forgive sins]? Who can forgive sins except God only?"

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersFaultsClaimsDisputesBlasphemy, Falsely AccusedGod AloneWho Is Jesus?BlasphemyPharisees Concerned About ChristWho Can Forgive Sins?Finding Fault With Jesus

Now the Pharisees and their experts in the law of Moses complained to Jesus' disciples, saying, "Why do you men eat and drink with tax collectors and worldly people?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsSectsStatusTax CollectorsMurmuringDisputesGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesFinding Fault With Jesus

But certain Pharisees said, "Why are you doing what is against the law of Moses on the Sabbath day?"

Verse ConceptsComplaintsConfrontationRitualLegalismDisputesPharisees Concerned About ChristThe Sabbath And Christ

how he entered the house of God [i.e., the Temple] and took some 'Bread of Presence' and ate it, and also gave some to his men to eat? [This practice] was not permissible according to the law of Moses, [since the bread was reserved] only for the priests."

Verse ConceptsEntering The Tabernacle

Then Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it permitted by the law of Moses to do something good or to do something harmful on the Sabbath day? To save a life or to destroy it?"

Verse ConceptsLaw, Jesus Christ's Attitude ToKept Alive By MenChrist EnquiringDo Good!Do Not MurderDoing GoodPeople Actually Doing EvilThe Sabbath And Christ

But the experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees became furious and began discussing among themselves what they could do to Jesus.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristRevenge, Examples OfTemperPlottingConversationAngry With Christ

But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law of Moses, who would not be immersed by John, rejected God's purpose for themselves.

Verse ConceptsAttorneyLawyersRejection Of GodJewish SectsBaptised By JohnCharacteristics Of PhariseesRejection

And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleBoothsThree Other ThingsBeware Of Your SpeechGood ActivityIgnorant Of Facts

And while he was speaking, a cloud appeared and engulfed them and the apostles were afraid as Moses and Elijah entered the cloud [i.e., and disappeared].

Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfClouds, Miraculous UsesClouds And Jesus ChristSpeech, DivineFear, Of UnknownShadow Of GodThose Frightened Of God

And as they were going along the road, a certain man [i.e., an expert in the law of Moses. See Matt. 8:19] said to Him, "I will follow you wherever you go."

Verse ConceptsExaggerationsRoadsWhereverfollowing

Just then a certain teacher of the law of Moses stood up and [attempted to] test Jesus, saying, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit [never ending] life?"

Verse ConceptsLawyersInheritance, SpiritualSeeking LifeTesting ChristDoing God's WorksTests

And Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law of Moses? How do you read it?"

Verse ConceptsReading The Scriptures

But, wanting to justify himself, the teacher of the law of Moses asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

Verse ConceptsJustification, Necessity OfPride, Examples OfSelf Righteousness, Nature OfWho Is The One?Man VindicatesNeighbours

And the teacher of the law of Moses said, "The person who showed pity on him." Then Jesus replied, "You go and do the same thing."

Verse ConceptsImitating Good PeoplePeople Showing Mercy

Then one of the teachers of the law of Moses answered Jesus, saying, "Teacher, you insulted us too by saying this."

Verse ConceptsInsultsLegalismInsulting Other People

And He replied them, "It is too bad for you teachers of the law of Moses also! For you heap heavy responsibilities on people, which are difficult to bear, while you do not even lift a finger to bear them yourselves.

Verse ConceptsFingersLawyersBurdensHeavy BurdensNot TouchingFingers Of PeopleNo Helpweight

"It is too bad for you teachers of the law of Moses! For you took away the key of knowledge [i.e., preventing people from understanding God's plan]. You did not enter [the kingdom of heaven. See Matt. 23:13] yourselves and [you even] prevented those who [wanted] to enter [to get in]."

Verse ConceptsFalse ReligionGuidance, Need For God'sKeysWoeStumbling BlocksEntering The KingdomDrawbacks To KnowledgeTaking God's ThingsScience

And when Jesus left there [i.e., probably the Pharisee's house. See verse 37], the experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees began opposing Him with hostility and bombarding Him with many questions,

Verse ConceptsQuestioning ChristOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristSchoolpharisees

But the official of the synagogue became angry because Jesus had healed [someone] on the Sabbath day. [Note: This was viewed as a violation of proper Sabbath day observance by certain Jews who interpreted the law of Moses with narrow legalism]. So, the official said to the crowd, "There are six days [in the week] for people to work. Therefore, you should come to be healed on one of them, and not on the Sabbath day."

Verse ConceptsDays, Natural UsePharisees, Beliefs OfLegalismSix DaysAngry With ChristDoing One's WorkJesus HealingThe Sabbath And ChristJesus Healing On Sabbath

So, Jesus asked the teachers of the law of Moses and the Pharisees, saying, "Is it permissible by the law of Moses to heal people on the Sabbath day, or not?"

Verse ConceptsAttorneyJesus HealingPharisees Concerned About ChristThe Sabbath And Christ

And the Pharisees and experts in the law of Moses both complained, saying, "This man welcomes worldly people and [even] eats with them."

Verse ConceptsFeastingComplaintsTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsWelcomed By GodGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About Christ

The law of Moses and the prophets prophesied [See Matt. 11:13] until [the time of] John [the Immerser]. From that time onward the good news of the [coming] kingdom of God is [being] preached, and everyone is [attempting to] enter it forcibly [i.e., before its appointed time. See Acts 1:6-7].

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But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away [i.e., to be destroyed. See II Pet. 3:3], than for one portion of a letter of the law of Moses to be dropped.

Verse ConceptsHeaven And EarthPensThe Authority Of ScriptureThings Passing AwaySmall ThingsThe Universe DestroyedAlphabetEasy For God

And Jesus was teaching in the Temple every day. But the leading priests and the experts in the law of Moses and the leading men of the people were looking [for a way] to kill Him,

Verse ConceptsScribesTeachers Of The LawAmazement, Of Jesus ChristPlottingUnceasingAlways Being ActiveChrist TeachingChrist Would Be KilledOpposition To Christ From Scribes

And it happened on one of the days that Jesus was teaching people in the Temple and preaching the good news, that the leading priests and the experts in the law of Moses, [along] with the [Jewish] elders, came to Him.

Verse ConceptsTeachingThe Gospel PreachedChrist TeachingOpposition To Christ From Scribesevangelizingevangelising

Then the experts in the law of Moses and the leading priests attempted to arrest Jesus right away, [but hesitated] because they feared [what] the people [might do], since they perceived that He had spoken this parable against them.

Verse ConceptsChief priestsCrowdsPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristTeachers Of The LawProper UnderstandingPeople OpposedArresting ChristFearing Other PeopleJesus Using ParablesOpposition To Christ From ScribesThe Chief Priests Condemning Christ

and they asked him, saying, Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, that if a man's brother die, having a wife, and he be childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

Verse ConceptsOffspringWidowsConceptionQuestioning ChristLack Of Sons

But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the place concerning the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

Verse ConceptsBurning bushThe Dead Are Raised

Then certain experts in the law of Moses replied to Jesus, "Teacher, you have spoken well."

Verse ConceptsTeachers Of The Law

And Jesus said to them [i.e., the Pharisees. See Matt. 22:41], "How is it that they [i.e., the experts in the law of Moses. See Mark 12:35] can say that the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one] is the son of David?

Verse ConceptsChrist's Origin

"Look out for the experts in the law of Moses, who like to walk [around] in long [flowing] robes and love the special greetings they receive at the open shopping markets, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the head places at dinner tables.

Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsGreetingsLove, Abuse OfMarketsPride, Examples OfRobesTasselsTeachers Of The LawDisplayingFine ClothesSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsmarketing

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching. [Note: This was the annual Jewish festival commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses' leadership].

Verse ConceptsNear The Time Generally

And the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses were looking for a way to kill Jesus because they were afraid of the people [i.e., that people would riot if it were done during the Festival. See Matt. 26:5].

Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms OfScribesTeachers Of The LawChrist Would Be KilledFearing Other PeopleOpposition To Christ From Scribes

And when it became daylight, the body of [Jewish] elders of the people, [consisting of] both leading priests and experts in the law of Moses, was gathered together. Then they led Jesus away to their Council [called the "Sanhedrin"], and asked Him,

Verse ConceptsDawnChief priestsAssembling LeadersDaybreakAt DaybreakOpposition To Christ From ScribesThe Chief Priests Convenedelders

Then the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses stood up and viciously charged Him [i.e., with false accusations].

Verse ConceptsChief priestsTeachers Of The LawOpposition To Christ From Scribesassertiveness

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chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;







chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;





'Twas by faith that the parents of Moses conceal'd him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.











I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt; I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. come immediately, and I will send you into Egypt." this Moses whom they refused, saying, who made thee a ruler and a judge? the very same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hands of the angel that appeared to him in the bush.





chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;




besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.


who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house.




















besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.

by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward.
























by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

by faith he left Egypt without being apprehensive of the king's resentment: for he remain'd firm, as if he saw him who is invisible.


by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward. read more.
by faith he left Egypt without being apprehensive of the king's resentment: for he remain'd firm, as if he saw him who is invisible. through faith he celebrated the passover, and sprinkled blood, that the destroying angel might pass by the first-born.





































































chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;































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You are in the right, said he, to abolish the laws of God, to make way for such traditions. Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.

this is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear." 'twas he that was in the assembly with our fathers in the wilderness, and with the angel that spoke to him on mount Sina: and delivered the oracles to him by word of mouth for our use.






















































'Twas by faith that the parents of Moses conceal'd him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

in which time Moses was born, who was exceeding fair, and nourished in his father's house three months:





'Twas by faith that the parents of Moses conceal'd him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict. by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; read more.
esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward. by faith he left Egypt without being apprehensive of the king's resentment: for he remain'd firm, as if he saw him who is invisible. through faith he celebrated the passover, and sprinkled blood, that the destroying angel might pass by the first-born.



took the infant and his mother by night, and fled into Egypt: where he stay'd till the death of Herod: so that what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt have I called my son," was then fulfill'd.



and were filled: and they carried away twelve baskets full of fragments that were left. now they that had eaten, were about five thousand men, beside women and children.






After this the Lord nominated seventy disciples more, and sent them before by two and two, into all the cities, and towns, where he himself design'd to go.



and he answer'd, why are you afraid, o incredulous people? then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.



and was transfigured before them; his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.



and presently they saw Moses and Elias conversing with him. then Peter address'd himself to Jesus, Lord, said he, it is good for us to stay here: if you please, let us make three tabernacles here; one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

two persons of a glorious form were seen talking with him; they were Moses, and Elias,


for Moses said to the fathers, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, of your brethren, like unto me; observe whatever he shall say to you.

this is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear."




there having fasted forty days and forty nights, he at length grew hungry.






Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:



then he took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, saying, this represents my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.



"It is for them I pray: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me, because they are thine.






and presently they saw Moses and Elias conversing with him.

to whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, of which they had many proofs, during the forty days he appear'd to them, and inform'd them about the reign of the Messias:



for even his brethren did not believe in him.


when observing that some of his disciples were eating with profane hands, that is, without having wash'd them, they found fault.




and seeing one of them abus'd, he defended him, and avenged the injury by killing the Egyptian: for he supposed his brethren would have perceiv'd by this, that God design'd to make him the instrument of their deliverance; but they did not perceive it. the next day seeing some that were fighting, he would have persuaded them to agree, saying, sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye injure one another? read more.
but he that did his neighbour the injury repelled Moses, saying, who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? will you kill me as you kill'd the Egyptian yesterday? at these words Moses fled, and went to reside in the land of Madian, where he became the father of two sons.




and do not act as Moses did, who threw a veil over his face so as to hinder the children of Israel from perceiving the end of that which was to cease:















by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward.

































whereas Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, did not take the liberty to inveigh against him, but said, "the Lord rebuke thee."










at length Moses was instructed in all the sciences of the Egyptians, and had great influence by his counsels and actions.

























who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house. but as the architect is of much greater dignity than the house he has made; so the glory which Christ received was greater than that of Moses.








by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the sufferings of Israel greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had an eye to the reward.






























by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;







for Moses said to the fathers, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, of your brethren, like unto me; observe whatever he shall say to you.


this is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear."

who has been beforehand prepar'd thereto,

who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house. but as the architect is of much greater dignity than the house he has made; so the glory which Christ received was greater than that of Moses. no house is without a builder; now he that built the whole house of Israel is God. read more.
besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say. but Christ govern'd his own house in quality of son and heir, and 'tis we that are his house, provided we stedfastly persevere unto the end in the publick profession of that hope, in virtue of which we glory.


who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house.



who has been beforehand prepar'd thereto, but must reside in heaven, till the time of the restitution of all things, of which God has spoken from the beginning by the mouth of his holy prophets. for Moses said to the fathers, "a prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, of your brethren, like unto me; observe whatever he shall say to you.










chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;


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