Birth of Moshe (Year 8 Iyun)

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What did the woman do when she could no longer hide her son?

She took a reed basket, smeared it with clay and pitch, and placed the child into it, then put it into the reeds at the Nile's edge.

Who saw the basket in the midst of the reeds?

Pharaoh's daughter saw the basket in the midst of the reeds.

What did she decide to do after she saw the child in the basket?

She decided to take the child and have him nursed.

What did Pharaoh's daughter offer to the child's mother?

She offered wages to the child's mother to nurse him for her. Signup and view all the answers

What did the mother do after the child grew up and was weaned?

She brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became like her son. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh's daughter name the child and why?

She named him Moses, and said, 'For I drew him from the water.' Signup and view all the answers

Why did Moshe flee from Pharaoh?

He feared Pharaoh would seek to kill him after learning of his actions Signup and view all the answers

What did Moshe do to rescue the daughters of the chief of Midian?

Moses arose and rescued them from the shepherds who drove them away, and then watered their flocks. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the son born to Moses and Zipporah?

Gershom Signup and view all the answers

What was the first command given to Moshe at the burning thorn bush?

God instructed Moses to take off his shoes because the place was holy, and revealed Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Hashem to Moshe's concern about the Israelites not believing him?

The Lord asked Moses, 'What is this in your hand?' Signup and view all the answers

What did God instruct Moses to say to the elders of Israel?

God instructed Moses to tell the elders of Israel that the Lord God of their forefathers had appeared to him, and had remembered them and their affliction in Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

What did Hashem promise to do with the Egyptians?

God promised to stretch forth His hand and smite the Egyptians with all His miracles, and then send the Israelites out. Signup and view all the answers

What did Hashem say would happen when the Israelites left Egypt?

God said the Israelites would not go empty-handed, and that each woman would borrow silver and gold objects and garments from her neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

What did the staff become when Moshe cast it to the ground?

a serpent Signup and view all the answers

What did Moshe's hand become like when he put it into his chest?

leprous like snow Signup and view all the answers

What was Moshe's concern about speaking to the people?

heavy of mouth and heavy of tongue Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Hashem propose to send with Moshe?

Aaron Signup and view all the answers

What did Hashem instruct Moshe to take in his hand to perform the signs?

the staff Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moses' Early Life and Rescue

A woman could no longer conceal her son, so she placed him in a basket among the reeds to protect him.
Pharaoh's daughter discovered the basket while searching the river.
Upon seeing the child in the basket, she decided to adopt him as her own.

Moses' Upbringing and Name

Pharaoh's daughter offered to the child's mother the opportunity to nurse him, unknowingly allowing the biological mother to care for him.
After the child was weaned, the mother returned him to Pharaoh's daughter, who named him Moses, meaning "drawn from the water" due to his rescue.

Moses' Flight and Actions

Moses fled from Pharaoh after he killed an Egyptian who was mistreating an Israelite.
In Midian, Moses defended the daughters of the chief by driving away shepherds who were harassing them at a well.

Family and Divine Command

Moses and Zipporah had a son named Gershom.
The first command given to Moses at the burning bush was to remove his sandals because he was on holy ground.

God's Assurance to Moses

God assured Moses that the Israelites would believe him despite his concerns about credibility.
Moses was instructed to say to the elders of Israel that God had seen their suffering and would deliver them from oppression.

God's Promises and Signs

Hashem promised to bring judgment upon the Egyptians and deliver the Israelites.
When the Israelites left Egypt, Hashem foretold that the Egyptians would send them away with blessings.

Signs and Concerns

When Moses cast his staff to the ground, it transformed into a serpent.
His hand became leprous when placed inside his chest, demonstrating God's power for signs.
Moses expressed concern about his speaking ability and fear that the people would not listen to him.

Support and Instructions

Hashem proposed sending Aaron, Moses' brother, to assist him as a spokesperson.
Moses was instructed to take his staff, which would be used to perform miraculous signs before the people.

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Test your knowledge of the biblical story of Moses through this quiz. Answer questions about the events surrounding the birth and early life of Moses, including his mother's actions and Pharaoh's daughter's discovery.