Mouses, Moses names the figure recalled as lawgiver, writer, leader, and participant in Israel’s wilderness history.

The name chiefly identifies Moses as an individual in remembered events, speech, and actions; it also appears in references to the law, customs, and writings associated with him.

1. Moses as an individual in remembered events · dominant

   The singular forms identify a person in narrative and recollection: in Acts 7:35 the accusative names the one rejected and then sent as ruler and redeemer, while in Acts 7:44 the dative names the recipient of the command concerning the tent. In John 3:14 the APB renders the clause “Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,” and Hebrews 11:24 recalls his refusal to be called Pharaoh’s daughter’s son.

   Acts 7:35Acts 7:44John 3:14Hebrews 11:242 Timothy 3:8Luke 9:33
2. Moses as the name attached to law and writings · common

   Genitive forms attach the name to law and custom: in 1 Corinthians 9:9 the APB renders “the law of Moses,” and Acts 15:1 refers to circumcision according to “the custom of Moses.” The nominative in Acts 15:21 is used where Moses is read aloud, and John 5:46 presents him as one who wrote.

   1 Corinthians 9:9Acts 15:1Acts 15:21Acts 21:21John 5:46John 7:23

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB regularly presents the name as “Moses,” including clauses about his actions and phrases such as “the law of Moses.” Its wording does not by itself determine the contribution of each form.