The answer is: Pharaoh's daughter

Exo 2:5-10 - Called Moses because he was "drawn" out of water.

When we dive deeper into the story of Moses and the dramatic scene with Pharaoh’s daughter, we encounter a fascinating fusion of destiny and divine purpose. Picture this: a baby, born in perilous times, cast adrift in a basket made of bulrushes, leaving behind the familiar arms of his mother, Jochebed. This was no mere rescue operation but the unfolding of a divine plan sprinkled with irony—Pharaoh's own daughter ended up becoming the unexpected savior.

This account doesn’t just highlight Moses' beginning, but showcases the themes of hope and deliverance in the face of oppression. Interestingly, the name Moses means "to draw out," which isn’t just a neat detail but profoundly symbolic. It foreshadows his later role as a deliverer, leading Israel out of Egypt and away from slavery.

Many biblical scholars spotlight that Pharaoh’s household was much more intricate than heaping tales of oppression imply. The dependencies and dynamics within the court often brought surprising alliances, such as this act of compassion from his daughter—an early highlighting of how powerful individuals can serve greater, sometimes unintended purposes.

Moreover, water plays a recurring role throughout Moses' life. From the waters of the Nile that revealed his future to the crossing of the Red Sea—a bold reflection of transformation and transition—isn't the journey itself a compelling narrative of life turned upside down? It marvelously sets the stage for understanding how unlikely heroes rise to change the course of destiny!