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The article contains quotes from Moses, the great prophet and the great leader of the ancient Israelites or Hebrews. He served as the bridge between God and the Hebrews during the Old Testament time. Through Moses, God gave his commandments and instructions which were rules and regulations for daily living and the wisdom and understanding of the Hebrews.

“Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” – Moses; Exodus 4:10

“Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: ‘Let my people go.’” – Moses; Exodus 5:1

“When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the Lord. The thunder will stop and there will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the Lord’s.” – Moses; Exodus 9:29

“Go at once and select the animals for your families and slaughter the Passover lamb. Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin and put some of the blood on the top and on both sides of the door-frame. None of you shall go out of the door of your house until morning. When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the door-frame and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.” – Moses; Exodus 12:21-23

“Commemorate this day, the day you came out… of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand.” – Moses; Exodus 13:3

“Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving. When the Lord brings you into the land… he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey, you are to observe this ceremony in this month: for seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the Lord.” – Moses; Exodus 13:4-6

“Do not be afraid. Be strong, and you will see the salvation that the Lord will work for you today… The Lord will battle for you. Be calm!” – Moses; Exodus 14:13-14

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him – my father’s God, and I will exalt him!” – Moses and the Israelites; Exodus 15:2

“The Lord is a warrior; Yahweh is his name!” – Moses and the Israelites; Exodus 15:3

“Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you – majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” – Moses and the Israelites; Exodus 15:11

“When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and bread to fill you in the morning, it will be because the Lord has heard the murmuring that you utter against him. What are we, after all? Your murmurings are not against us, but against the Lord.” – Moses; Exodus 16:8

“The Lord is my banner.” – Moses; Exodus 17:15

“Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” – Moses; Exodus 20:20

“If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.” – Moses; Exodus 33:13

“If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth? Now show me your glory.” – Moses and His Request from God; Exodus 33:15-16, 18

“If I have found favor with you, my Lord, let the Lord walk in our midst. Yet, it is an obstinate people. Pardon our iniquity and sin and take us for your own inheritance.” – Moses; Exodus 34:9

“O Sovereign Lord, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, your servant. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great and mighty deeds as you do? Please let me cross the Jordan to see the wonderful land on the other side, the beautiful hill country and the Lebanon mountains.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 3:24-25

“Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the Lord, my God, commanded me… Carefully observe them, for the nations will consider this is your wisdom and your understanding.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 4:5-6

“For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the solemn covenant he made with your ancestors.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 4:31

“Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 4:39

“You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 5:11

“Honor your father and mother, as the Lord your God commanded you.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 5:16

“You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 5:17-20

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 6:4-5

“Fear the Lord, your God, and serve him.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 6:13

“When you have eaten your fill and are satisfied, then praise the Lord, your God, for the good land that he has given you. Take heed not to forget the Lord, your God, by not observing his commandments, decrees, and statutes that I have given you today.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 8:10-11

“Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 10:16

“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 10:17-18

“Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 10:20-21

“Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 11:1

“See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse – the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; the curse if you disobey the commands of the Lord your God and turn from the way that I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known.” – Moses; Deuteronomy 11:26-28

“Lord, you have been our dwelling-place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” – Moses; Psalms 90:1-2

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Moses; Psalms 90:12

“Return, O Lord. How long must we wait? Show compassion to your servants. Fill us with your kindness in the morning so that we may exult and be glad all our days.” – Moses; Psalms 90:13-14

“May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us….” – Moses; Psalms 90:16-17

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