When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses and explained, "I drew him out of the water." When the child had grown older,Moses had likely been weaned and had spent his earliest years with Jochebed and his Hebrew family. During that time, his parents could ground him in the knowledge of the God of Abraham and in the identity of Israel. Gen 21:8 So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held… she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, Jochebed faithfully returned Moses to the woman who had rescued him, trusting God with the future of the child He had preserved. Pharaoh’s daughter could give Moses protection, education, and standing within the royal household. 1Sa 1:24-28 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her… and he became her son. Adoption into Pharaoh’s family placed Moses within the very court of Israel’s oppressor. God was preparing a deliverer in Egypt’s palace while Israel suffered under Egypt’s bondage. 2Sa 7:14 I will be his Father, and he will be My son.… She named him Moses The name Moses is of Egyptian origin, possibly derived from the word mose, meaning son or born of. The name given by Pharaoh’s daughter reflected the manner of his rescue and marked his life with the memory of God’s providential preservation. Though raised as an Egyptian prince, Moses remained a Hebrew by birth and calling. 1Sa 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth… and explained, “I drew him out of the water.” Moses, whose name is connected to the Hebrew verb mashah, meaning “to draw out,” was drawn out of the Nile, the river that Pharaoh had used as an instrument of death against Hebrew boys. In time, God would use Moses to draw Israel out of Egypt through the waters of the Red Sea, delivering His people from slavery. Psa 18:16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me;… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this verse, Moses is a Hebrew child who is adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. His name, derived from the Hebrew "Mosheh," is linked to the verb "mashah," meaning "to draw out," reflecting his rescue from the Nile. 2. Pharaoh’s Daughter An unnamed Egyptian princess who adopts Moses. Her actions are pivotal in God's plan for the deliverance of Israel, showing compassion and defying her father's decree. 3. The Nile River The place where Moses was found and drawn out by Pharaoh's daughter. It symbolizes both danger and deliverance in Moses' early life. 4. Moses' Mother Though not named in this verse, she plays a crucial role in Moses' early life by nursing him and eventually bringing him to Pharaoh's daughter. 5. Egypt The setting of this event, representing both the place of Moses' upbringing and the land of Israel's bondage. Teaching Points Divine ProvidenceGod's hand is evident in Moses' life from the beginning. Despite the perilous circumstances, God orchestrates events for His purposes. We can trust in God's sovereignty in our own lives. Identity and Purpose Moses' dual identity as a Hebrew and an Egyptian prince foreshadows his role as a mediator between God and His people. Our identity in Christ calls us to a unique purpose. Courage and Compassion Pharaoh's daughter's actions demonstrate courage and compassion. We are called to act justly and show mercy, even when it goes against societal norms. God's Timing Moses' upbringing in Pharaoh's court was part of God's preparation for his future leadership. We should be patient and trust God's timing in our preparation for His plans. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Moses' adoption by Pharaoh's daughter demonstrate God's providence, and how can we see God's hand in our own life circumstances?2. In what ways does Moses' identity as both a Hebrew and an Egyptian prince prepare him for his future role? How does our identity in Christ prepare us for our calling? 3. What can we learn from Pharaoh's daughter's courage and compassion, and how can we apply these qualities in our interactions with others today? 4. How does the account of Moses' early life encourage us to trust in God's timing and preparation for our future roles? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt "drawn out" of a difficult situation. How did that experience shape your faith and understanding of God's purpose for your life? Connections to Other Scriptures Acts 7:21Stephen recounts Moses' adoption by Pharaoh's daughter, highlighting God's providence in Moses' life from the beginning. Hebrews 11:24-25 These verses reflect on Moses' faith and his choice to identify with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin in Pharaoh's court. Exodus 1:22 The decree by Pharaoh to cast Hebrew male infants into the Nile sets the stage for Moses' rescue and adoption.
People Gershom, Isaac, Israelites, Jacob, Levi, Moses, Pharaoh, Reuel, ZipporahPlaces Egypt, Midian, Nile RiverTopics Bringeth, Calleth, Child, Daughter, Drawn, Drew, Grew, Groweth, Grown, Lad, Named, Older, Pharaoh, Pharaoh's, SayingDictionary of Bible Themes Exodus 2:10 5044 names, giving of 5652 babies Library The Ark among the Flags'And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2. And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. 3. And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink. 4. And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. 5. And the daughter of Pharaoh came … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Home as a Stewardship. The Upbringing of Jewish Children The Secret of Its Greatness Motives to Holy Mourning The Faith of Moses. Jesus Sets Out from Judæa for Galilee. Consolations against Impatience in Sickness. Man's Misery by the Fall Genealogy According to Luke. Adoption Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes Appendix ii. Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic Theology. John the Baptist's Person and Preaching. Exodus Links Exodus 2:10 NIVExodus 2:10 NLT Exodus 2:10 ESV Exodus 2:10 NASB Exodus 2:10 KJV Exodus 2:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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