Jochebed
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On the surface, this river bed scene is an update of that Old Testament story in which Jochebed, the mother of Moses, placed him in the Nile River to protect him from being killed.
From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2020
Jochebed Away, rejected of men, Scorn of the just, Away from the house.
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Zweig, Stefan
Jochebed, the poor mother, held her baby closer in her arms.
From The Babe in the Bulrushes by Steedman, Amy
And at Jochebed the mother became hysterical with laughter.
From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Bennett, Arnold
Ahab There has been no one in the room but Jochebed and me.
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Zweig, Stefan
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