Moses

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Sinai

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A mountain in the Sinai Peninsula where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God; it is a sacred site in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Hebrews

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An ancient group of people who were descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; they are the ancestors of the Israelites and are central to the biblical narrative.

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Midian

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A region and people mentioned in the Bible; after fleeing Egypt, Moses lived in Midian and married Zipporah, the daughter of a priest.

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Manna

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A miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites during their 40 years in the desert; it is often described as bread from heaven.

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Idolatry

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The worship of idols or other gods; it is viewed negatively in the context of the Hebrew Bible, especially concerning the commandments given to Moses.

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Liberation

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The act of setting someone free from oppression or captivity; in this context, it refers to the Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt.

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Exodus

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The departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses; also refers to the book in the Bible that narrates this event.

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Covenant

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A solemn agreement or promise between God and His people, often involving mutual commitments; in the context of Moses, it refers to the agreements made between God and the Israelites.

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Plague

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A disastrous event causing widespread destruction or suffering; in the context of the Exodus, it refers to the ten calamities inflicted on Egypt to persuade Pharaoh to free the Israelites.

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Pharaoh

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The title of the ancient Egyptian kings; in the story of Moses, Pharaoh is the ruler who enslaved the Israelites and resisted Moses’ demands for their freedom.