moses
word
/ˈmoʊzəs/, /ˈmoʊzɪs/
MOH-zuhs, MOH-zis
/ˈməʊzɪz/
MOH-ziz
Definition
Moses is an important figure in the Bible and other religious traditions. He is known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper name, so it is capitalized as 'Moses'. It mainly appears in religious, historical, or literary contexts, and learners may also see references such as 'the story of Moses' or 'the law of Moses'.
Spanish: MoisésPortuguese (BR): MoisésPortuguese (PT): MoisésChinese (Simplified): 摩西Chinese (Traditional): 摩西Hindi: मूसाArabic: موسىBengali: মূসাRussian: МоисейJapanese: モーセVietnamese: Mô-sêKorean: 모세Turkish: MusaUrdu: موسیٰIndonesian: Musa
Example Sentences
My grandmother loves movies about Moses and other biblical figures.
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He compared the leader to Moses, guiding people through hard times.
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Moses led his people out of Egypt.
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We learned about Moses in class today.
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The painting shows Moses with the Ten Commandments.
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You don’t have to be Moses to know that the crowd needs direction.
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