Miriam - Prophetess

Who was Miriam?

Prophetess and sister of Moses

Prophetess

Family

Relatives of Miriam

The story of Miriam

Miriam was a prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible. She was born in Egypt and is known for her role in helping her brother Moses lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the promised land. According to the book of Exodus, Miriam led the women in a celebration of singing and dancing after the crossing of the Red Sea. She is also mentioned in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Miriam is considered an important figure in Judaism and is revered as a hero and symbol of faith. Miriam was a prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible. She was born in Egypt and is known for her role in helping her brother Moses lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the promised land. According to the book of Exodus, Miriam led the women in a celebration of singing and dancing after the crossing of the Red Sea. She is also mentioned in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Miriam is considered an important figure in Judaism and is revered as a hero and symbol of faith.

Name meaning

Bitter or beloved

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophetess

First mention

Exodus 15:20

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

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