Jochebed
Americannoun
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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 and Miriam could not hear what she said on account of the wind, but by her quiet movements they saw that she expected some amusement from the strange gift brought by the river.
From Historical Miniatures by August Strindberg
With greater justice than the Roman poet could this artist, the son of Amram and Jochebed the midwife, boast of having erected a monument more enduring than brass.
From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Gustav Karpeles
Jochebed Speak, or it will be too late.
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Stefan Zweig
Ahab There has been no one in the room but Jochebed and me.
From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Stefan Zweig
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