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Moses
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Mos·es  (mzz, -zs)
In the Bible, the Hebrew prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt.

[Late Latin Mses, from Greek, from Hebrew me, from Egyptian ms, child.]

Moses, Anna Mary Robertson Known as "Grandma Moses." 1860-1961.
American painter noted for her primitive and colorful paintings of rural scenes.

Moses, Robert 1888-1981.
American public official who planned many important public works and buildings in New York City, including Lincoln Center and the United Nations complex.

Moses [ˈməʊzɪz]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land and gave them divinely revealed laws
2. (Biographies / Moses, Ed (1956 M, US, SPORT AND GAMES: hurdler) Ed. born 1956, US hurdler; winner of the 400 m hurdles in the 1976 and 1984 Olympic Games
3. (Biographies / Moses, Grandma (1860-1961) F, US, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) Grandma, real name Anna Mary Robertson Moses. 1860-1961, US painter of primitives, who began to paint at the age of 75
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Moses - (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the ExodusMoses - (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
2.Moses - United States painter of colorful and primitive rural scenes (1860-1961)
Translations
Moses [ˈməʊzɪs]
A. NMoisés
B. CPD Moses basket Nmoisés m
Moses
nMose(s) m
Moses [ˈməʊzɪs] n (Brit) → Mosè m


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Among the many black saints honored there is Saint Moses the Ethiopian--shown in the icon above--whose feast day is August 28th.
To reach the Monastery of Saint Moses (Mar Musa in Arabic), you'll need determination, patience, and a good pair of walking shoes.
 
 
 
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