Portrait of Moses

Moses

Prophet and lawgiver of Judaism

Ancient influential 58 sayings

Sayings by Moses

But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

c. 13th century BCE (biblical account) — Numbers 14:21, God's declaration after pardoning Israel.
General Unverifiable

As ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you:

c. 13th century BCE (biblical account) — Numbers 14:28, God's judgment on the murmuring Israelites.
General Unverifiable

Doth God need my constant nagging?

N/A — This is a humorous modern interpretation of Moses's frequent intercessions and arguments with God, n…
General Unverifiable

You shall have no other gods before Me.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — The First Commandment, delivered by God through Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:3).
Philosophical Unverifiable

Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From a commandment on righteousness (Deuteronomy 16:20).
Philosophical Unverifiable

Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From a reminder of God's provision and spiritual sustenance (Deuteronomy 8:3).
Philosophical Confirmed

See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From a declaration of choices and consequences (Deuteronomy 30:15).
Philosophical Unverifiable

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From the Song of the Sea, sung by Moses and the Israelites (Exodus 15:2).
Philosophical Unverifiable

The Eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From Moses' blessing to the tribes of Israel (Deuteronomy 33:27).
Philosophical Confirmed

You shall not spread a false report.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From the laws given through Moses (Exodus 23:1).
Philosophical Unverifiable

You shall not follow a majority in wrongdoing.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From the laws given through Moses (Exodus 23:2).
Philosophical Unverifiable

You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From the laws given through Moses (Exodus 22:28).
Philosophical Unverifiable

You shall not pervert justice due to your poor in his lawsuit.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From the laws given through Moses (Exodus 23:6).
Philosophical Unverifiable

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — The Priestly Blessing, conveyed by Moses to Aaron (Numbers 6:24-26).
Philosophical Confirmed

You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From a warning against testing God (Deuteronomy 6:16).
Philosophical Unverifiable

The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From a prophecy of God's presence and salvation (Zephaniah 3:17, though Moses conveyed similar theme…
Philosophical Unverifiable

You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — From a commandment on charity (Deuteronomy 15:11).
Philosophical Unverifiable

Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you.

c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional) — The Fourth Commandment (Deuteronomy 5:12).
Philosophical Unverifiable
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