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Burning Bush (Christian symbol) facts for kids

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The Burning Bush is an object described in the Book of Exodus[3:1–22]. It was said to be on Mount Horeb. According to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed (all burned up) by the flames. This is the reason for the name given to the bush. In the narrative, the burning bush is where Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan.

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  • Bourdon, Sébastien - Burning bush

    Burning Bush. Seventeenth century painting by Sébastien Bourdon in the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg

  • Moses Dura Europos

    Moses and the burning bush. Painting from Dura-Europos synagogue, 3rd century CE

  • Moses sinai law

    Icon of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. The bush is depicted at his feet, lower left (Saint Catherine's Monastery, c. 1050)

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