Moses
Moses er den hebraiske profet, der fører israelitterne ud af slaveriet i Egypten og modtager Guds lov på Sinaibjerget. Han er en central skikkelse i jødedommen og vigtig i kristendommen og islam, og står som symbol på befrielse, lederskab og troens vanskelige pligter.
De vigtigste fortællinger om Moses
The baby in the basket
Moses' mother hides him in a basket among the reeds beside the Nile to save him from Pharaoh's order against Hebrew baby boys. Pharaoh's daughter finds him and takes him into her care.
In Exodus, Moses' sister watches nearby as Pharaoh's daughter discovers the child, then offers to find a Hebrew woman to nurse him. She brings his own mother.
In Exodus by Traditionally attributed to Moses
The burning bush
God speaks to Moses from a bush that burns without being consumed. Moses is called to confront Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt.
In Exodus, Moses removes his sandals because he is standing on holy ground. He questions his fitness for the task, and God promises help.
In Exodus by Traditionally attributed to Moses
The escape through the sea
After plagues strike Egypt, Pharaoh lets the Israelites leave but then sends his army after them. God opens a path through the sea, allowing the Israelites to escape.
In Exodus, Moses stretches out his hand over the sea, and the people cross on dry ground. The pursuing Egyptian forces are overwhelmed when the waters return.
In Exodus by Traditionally attributed to Moses
The law at Sinai
Moses receives God's commandments at Mount Sinai. When he returns to find the people worshipping a golden calf, he breaks the stone tablets; later, the covenant is renewed.
In Exodus, Moses comes down the mountain carrying the tablets and sees the calf and the dancing. He throws the tablets down at the foot of the mountain.
In Exodus by Traditionally attributed to Moses
Sådan genkender du Moses i fortællinger
- Look for a baby in a reed basket or a bush burning without being consumed.
- Notice a staff, a passage through water, or stone tablets of law.
- Watch for a reluctant leader who frees an oppressed people and guides them through a wilderness.
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Når Moses frem til det forjættede land?
Moses ser det forjættede land, men kommer ikke ind i det. I Femte Mosebog betragter han det fra Nebo-bjerget inden sin død. Derefter fører Josva israelitterne over Jordanfloden, så Moses' historie bliver en fortælling om befrielse, hvis endelige mål han ikke selv får del i.
Hvorfor bliver Moses nogle gange afbildet med horn?
Moses afbildes nogle gange med horn, fordi en latinsk oversættelse beskrev hans strålende ansigt med ord, der kunne antyde horn. I Exodus stråler hans ansigt, efter at han har talt med Gud. Hornene i nogle ældre kunstværker symboliserer hellighed, ikke ondskab.
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