The answer is: Drawn out

Ex 2:10 - So called because he was drawn out of the water

Moses, a towering figure in biblical history, has a name that holds a deep connection to his origin story. "Drawn out" reflects not just his physical emergence from the water of the Nile but also symbolizes his divine mission. After all, he was pulled from the currents of the river by Pharaoh's daughter—an act that set the stage for his incredible journey. Can you imagine being named for how you - quite literally - came into the world?

Interestingly, the act of drawing someone out doesn’t just pertain to Moses' birth. It resonates throughout his life’s work. As the leader who brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, he became the embodiment of freedom and deliverance. When he parted the Red Sea, there again was that theme of being "drawn out," this time offering his people a path to liberation.

It's fun to point out that Moses shares a similar name element with many other figures from ancient time who were "drawn out". For instance, the Pharaoh's daughter had to act against cultural norms to save him, echoing many characters is scripture who rose from unexpected places, such as David being chosen as king from a humble shepherd's life, or Esther crowned queen despite being an orphan.

Such motifs stir hope and inspiration: that greatness and purpose can spring forth from the most unlikely beginnings—in play just as prominently today in the stories of so many who overcome adversity!