As we journey through life, all of uslike the parents of Moseswill have our faith tried. This would be shallow water, away from the currents that would have carried him down the Nile. United States of America, (Click + to show other publications in this category), (A Study of Acts 18:1-26 and Romans 16:3-5), (Click + to show other publications that have this tag). Jochebed was married to Amram. She had feelings just like you and I have. They had faith that God had made promises to them through Abraham that they would be a nation, a people with land, their land. When a womans heart and a babys tears meet, something happens. Women of Influence choose to: Truth: Let it go and trust God. (Maybe an angel stood there and pinched the baby so that he would cry at the right time.). According to the Book of Numbers, Jochebed was born to Levi when he lived in Egypt. The child, found by the pharaoh's daughter while bathing, was reared in the Egyptian court. The film The Ten Commandments calls her "Yoshebel". According to another midrash, Moses rejected the breasts of the Egyptian women because he said: God will speak with me. Jochebed just happened to be available and able to nurse? Amram and Jochebed still enjoyed a forbidden sexual relationship which produced three famous children, Aaron, Miriam and Moses, Exodus 6:20, 15:20. One of the great hymns of the church says: God moves in a mysterious way According to Jewish legend, Jochebed is buried in the Tomb of the Matriarchs, in Tiberias. The outcome of this brave action of defying the King of Egypt is now known to all. From that marriage, Moses was born. 2:3), lining the inside with bitumen, and coating it on the outside with pitch, so that Moses would not smell the bad odor given off by the latter. She found herself in a terrible. When she no longer could keep him, she gave him away to save his life. Her name Jochebed in the Hebrew language means "YAHWEH is glory". Jochebed hid Moses because he was in danger of being killed since he was a Hebrew boy. According to social media posts written by Gov. Exodus 2:10 When the child grew older she brought him to Pharaohs daughter, and he became her son. How do we know? Jesus reminds us that there will be those who are last which shall be first and first which shall be last (Luke 13:30). Amram and Jochebed committed Moses to the ark, and the ark would come between Moses and death. Just so, the Son of Righteousness is still shining, although in the dark tunnels of our trials and afflictions, sometimes we fail to see Him. (2021, September 4). The answer: It was based on the promises of Gods Word. V. 1 begins with the marriage of Jochebed and Amram, and then the reader is immediately told of Mosess birth, concealment and rescue. Her hometown was probably Goshen, in the land of Egypt. Hugs and kisses and then she turned away and went home. The Nile was home to alligators, snakes and all other manner of dangerous animals. By letting go and trusting God, an even greater dream was fulfilled. What would she do if he was snatched out of her arms and taken to certain death? 78). Text says she went to bathe in the Nile. Years she had to love and influence her child for God. First, many unwed mothers refuse to have an abortion, yet have no choice but to place their baby for adoption. Hebrews 11:23 and Exodus 2:1-2 and 6:20. Their heartbreak at giving up their baby is balanced by God's favor when they obey his command not to kill the unborn. Of never-failing skill, I have called Thee Abba Father; He wanted her for his wife and was willing to . She committed Moses to the Lord. Another proof that "bare" in Numbers 26:59 cannot indicate an immediate father-son or father-daughter relationship is found by considering that this verse states Jochebed was a daughter of Levi. The midrash apparently understands builds her house in a broad sense, because Jochebeds wisdom in the raising of her own children led to the building and firm establishment of the entire people of Israel. The Rabbis deduced from this that righteous women are not subject to the decree passed on Eve (that is, the curse of in pain shall you bear children [Gen. 3:16] does not apply to them) (BT Sotah 12a). Jochebed was able to use her amazing creativity and courage to solve an impossible problem. [19], According to traditional rabbinic biblical chronology, Moses was 80 years old when the Exodus occurred, the Israelites had been in Egypt for 210 years in total, and thus in combination with the rabbinical claim that Jochebed was born on the border of Egypt, as her parents had entered it, this would require Jochebed to have been 130 years old when she gave birth to Moses;[20] Rabbinical literature regards this to have been alluded to be the biblical description of the dedication of the Israelite altar, at which 130 shekel weight of silver was offered. When hiding him was no longer possible, she placed him in a waterproof basket and set him adrift among the reeds, hoping he would be saved from Pharaoh's death squads. Maybe youve not given a child up for adoption, but Im sure that most everyone here has some experience with giving up something precious to you. [29] The significance of this comparison is understood to spring from the affinity of Arabic folklore for Hebrew traditions.[29]. Can you see the Providence of God in this story? In all three explanations, Jochebed immediately comprehended that her son was meant for greatness and she discerned that he possessed unique spiritual qualities. What if she had been found out, they would take the baby and kill him, perhaps she would lose her life, potentially the whole family, husband, 2 other children= Miriam=young little girl and Aaron=3 years old. The mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses. [7] In making this identification, the rabbis interpret the houses, with which the Book of Exodus describes God as having compensated the midwives,[8] as having been those of priesthood and of royalty; these houses are interpreted by the Talmudic rabbis as allegorical references to Jochebed's sons Moses and Aaron respectively.[9]. A compilation of the commentary and discussions of the amora'im on the Mishnah. The prophecy of 400 years of bondage (Gen 15:13) was coming to a close. Has anything just happened to you recently that you know really was God working for you? But that was not the case. He had two mothers who loved him, two mothers who did all they could to save him from a certain death. 31 December 1999. She was born at the very moment when Jacob and his entire household, Levi and his wife among them, had just entered the gates of Egypt. Each was a prophet, and each served Israel (provided them physical succor): by merit of Moses, the Israelites were given the manna; by merit of Aaron, clouds of glory surrounded the Israelites and protected them during their journeying in the wilderness; and by merit of Miriam, the well accompanied them wherever they went. As she raised her children, she implanted the seeds of hope in their hearts. But who is she? They first became unlawful by the positive command recorded in Leviticus 18:12. Ofra sang the lullaby in 18 languages for the film's dubbing (including her native Hebrew). He turned to his three friends, and said in essence, Although I dont know why I am called upon to face this trial, I do know the joy of fellowship with God, and though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him (Job 13:15). Would I ever see him again? Some of you have lost children to divorce, some have run-away, and some have even died. She was only shown onscreen at the time that Moses was exiled and got to meet his biological mother. However, when Amram married his aunt, this was before the Torah had been goven on Mount Sinai, soits laws didn't apply yet. [1] Amram was the son of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. Devorah was as active an anti-vaxxer as you'll see on this site. The princess adopted Moses eventually but never knew that Jochebed was the little boy's biological mother. She also gave birth to Aaron, a high priest of Israel. He ordered all male Hebrew babies to be killed. He said: Master of the Universe! For some, there is a lack of the assurance of the forgiveness of past sins. I wonder. Hebrews 11:23 BY FAITH they hid MosesThey saw life through the eyes of faith. Would he be treated differently because he was Hebrew? This king observed that the Hebrew people were growing in numbers, and fearing that they might soon outnumber the Egyptians themselves, the new Pharaoh began seeking ways of reducing the number of Hebrews and keeping them subject to Egyptian authority. Jochebed was a daughter of Levi (Exodus 2:1), and the mother of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam (Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59). She sent one of her attendants, took it. It took faith to place the child in the river. Jochebed complied with the royal decree, but in protecting the child from the deep waters of the river, the essential point of the decree (killing the male babies) was disregarded. Here is part of the irony of the passage: What was perceived by many to be a womanly weakness compassion for a baby is a strong enough emotion to prompt the (this) woman to defy the orders of Pharaoh. Pharaohs daughter just happened to have enough influence to save the baby Moses. The narrative of her pregnancy with Moses is amusingly incorporated in an exegesis relating to the time of the Rabbis. Reason was Pharaohs edict. "Jochebed: Midrash and Aggadah." But there came a day when he grew older When Jochebed had to let him go AGAINto let him go and trust God again. 6:20: Amram took to wife his fathers sister Jochebed. Amram was the son of Kohath and the grandson of Levi, while Jochebed was the daughter of Levi, and therefore his aunt. Her appearance is short and we are not told much about her, but one trait stands out: trust in God. Maybe you need to let go of a dream that is not going to come true; yet, the idea of letting it go seems too painful. Those early years, pre-school years, made an indelible impression on Moses. Thats a significant fact. According to Jewish legend, she is buried in the Tomb of the Matriarchs, in Tiberias. When Moses was born, Jochebed saw (Ex. At the time when the account opens in Exodus 2, the condition of the Children of Israel was very pitiful. She put the child in it and set it among the reeds along the edge of the Nile. As the years passed, and after Joseph had died, a new king arose in Egypta king who had not known Joseph. Waiting for Breakthrough - Elizabeth's story. (NET). For some, poverty comes, friends disappoint, children bring heartaches, and feelings of inferiority torment. Pharaoh decreed only for this world, but you decreed both for this world and the next [a baby that was born and died as a result of Pharaohs decree would merit the World to Come, but an unborn child would not attain this]. . All three point to Christ. The story of his birth ( Exodus 2:1-10) is followed by an account of his killing of an Egyptian and the flight to Midian ( Exodus 2:11-16 ). Cain the first human murderer recorded in the Bible, Jephthah the Gileadite the tenth Judge of Israel, Samuel 15th Judge of Israel and also a Prophet, Background Information: For Hebrews Chapter 11. Rabbah 7:3; Ex. Jochebed the mother of Moses. Finally, when they did speak, they concluded that Job was among the worst of sinners, and that he suffered as a result of deep sin in his life (Job 4:7). It was at this time that Moses was born to Amram and Jochebed. Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/jochebed-mother-of-moses-701165. 3:31) (Seder Eliyahu Rabbah 29). After Moses was born, Yocheved hid him at home for three months. Maurice is a Messianic Jew who frequently channels God. A little boy spent many hours making a small boat and then he took it to the lake. And the woman took the child, and nursed it (Exodus 2:9). As Moses grew up Jochebed educated Moses in the religion and history of Israel, ensuring that Moses did not lose his Hebrew identity. (Amram lived to be 137 years old).". Another midrash has Jochebed building a little canopy for Moses inside the ark, for she said to herself: Perhaps I will not see him under his wedding canopy (BT Sotah 12ab). Exodus 1:14 concludes by saying, All their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour. But even this severe treatment did not serve to decrease the number of the Children of Israel, and so in desperation, the Egyptian king decreed that every male child born to the Hebrews should be cast into the river. One of her maidservants saw the basket and brought it to her. Like Jochebed, they trust God to find a loving home for their child. I think we can see the fond expression on the mothers face as she said with great joy, I knew that God would provide! Jochebeds faith was rewarded by being reunited to her own child. 6:20). We face a variety of trials. She is praised for her faith in the Epistle to the Hebrews. 1 How will you be encouraged by Jochebed to boldly face your fears today? [17][18] Biblical scholars have instead simply proposed that the discrepancy in the enumeration of Leah's children is due to the list not originally having included Dinah, who was added by a later editor to introduce consistency with the story of the Rape of Dinah. She looks like and is voiced by the late Ofra Haza. Every genuine believer in Christ has already demonstrated saving faith, but sustaining faith speaks of the simple trust in God that one needs to exercise daily, in order to live a victorious Christian life and to serve God acceptably. After many hardships, Moses was used by God as his servant to free the Hebrew people from slavery and lead them to the edge of the promised land. My story: Brents diabetes (Another stone of remembrance), When my youngest son was 5 years old he started loosing weight, was always thirsty and he started wetting the bed at night though hed been potty trained for a long time. [27], Stories of unusual events during the pregnancy of Aminah, mother of the Islamic prophet Muhammad,[28] are compared with the similar experiences of Jochebed when she was carrying Moses. In fact, the goodness and mercy of God were so great that the mother was even paid for nursing her own son! Would he forget me? "Jochebed: Mother of Moses." For those who have become followers of Jesus Christ, the final note of this message is a call to persevere in the faith no matter how many obstacles have appeared along the way. The new Pharaoh reduced the Hebrews to slavery, he robbed them of their liberties, and he put them to work in the brick yards under cruel taskmasters. The afflictions of life are like driving through a tunnel. 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