Exodus 2:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses grows up and becomes the adopted son of Pharaoh's daughter, who names him after his rescue from the water.
The Context of Exodus 2:10
The boy is named Moses and becomes Pharaoh's daughter's son.
What Does Exodus 2:10 Mean?
As the child matures, he is formally incorporated into Pharaoh's household, becoming the princess's son with all the privileges and education that status implies. She names him Moses (Moshe in Hebrew), deriving it from the root meaning 'to draw out'—a name that preserves the story of his rescue and marks him as the one drawn from the water.
The naming carries profound significance, embedding his deliverance into his identity. Though raised in the royal court, Moses will carry through life a name that speaks of rescue and separation from death. His Egyptian upbringing and Hebrew birth will shape him in ways the princess cannot foresee.
Exodus 2:10 in the Original Language
Moshe (מֹשֶׁה), 'Moses' — likely derived from Hebrew masha (משׁ), 'to draw out,' though the princess connects it to the Egyptian action of pulling him from the water.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 2:10
What does Exodus 2:10 mean?
Moses grows up and becomes the adopted son of Pharaoh's daughter, who names him after his rescue from the water.
What is the context of Exodus 2:10?
The boy is named Moses and becomes Pharaoh's daughter's son.