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Jochebed

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[jok-uh-bed] / ˈdʒɒk əˌbɛd /
Douay Bible, Jochabed

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the mother of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.


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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 Who is at peace in this stormy time?

From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Stefan Zweig

Little Moses's mamma, 'Mrs. Jochebed Amram,' is also held up as an effective example of Christian piety and patience, but Moses himself never touches their feelings at all.

From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Augustus J. C. Hare

So Jochebed thought of a plan, and prayed to God that He would help her to carry it out.

From The Babe in the Bulrushes by Amy Steedman

Jochebed Speak, or it will be too late.

From Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes by Stefan Zweig

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