Exodus 2:10 bbe — And when the child was older, she took him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son, and she gave him the name Moses…

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"And when the child was older, she took him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son, and she gave him the name Moses, Because, she said, I took him out of the water."

— Exodus 2:10, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 2 — Context

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Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, May I go and get you one of the Hebrew women to give him the breast?

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And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the girl went and got the child's mother.

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And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Take the child away and give it milk for me, and I will give you payment. And the woman took the child and gave it milk at her breast.

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And when the child was older, she took him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son, and she gave him the name Moses, Because, she said, I took him out of the water.

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Now when Moses had become a man, one day he went out to his people and saw how hard their work was; and he saw an Egyptian giving blows to a Hebrew, one of his people.

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And turning this way and that, and seeing no one, he put the Egyptian to death, covering his body with sand.

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And he went out the day after and saw two of the Hebrews fighting: and he said to him who was in the wrong, Why are you fighting your brother?

Exodus 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:10 say?
Exodus 2:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the child was older, she took him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son, and she gave him the name Moses, Because, she said, I took him out of the water.”
Where is Exodus 2:10 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 2:10.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:10 in?
Exodus 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 2:10?
Exodus 2:10 reads (BBE): “And when the child was older, she took him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son, and she gave him the name Moses, Because, she said, I took him out of the water.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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