The answer is: Drawn out

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

Moses is quite the intriguing figure in the Bible! His name, meaning "drawn out," tells us an interesting story before he even steps into the limelight of history. You see, he wasn’t just pulled from the ox and pasture by a bunch of shepherds; he was literally plucked from a river—the Nile, to be precise—and that river could easily be seen as a symbol rich with cultural and spiritual significance.

Now think about it: the Egyptians revered the Nile as a life-giving force, essential to agriculture and community thriving. Moses himself personifies that life and liberation, too! When he’s eventually called upon to lead the Israelites out of bondage, his very name carries the weight of his destiny. "Drawn out" foreshadows his destiny not just of surviving the waters but taking a people with him on a journey towards freedom.

Here’s a fun tidbit: most of our Bible names come chock-full of meanings! And in cases like Perl, her name means "pearl" which signifies something precious and come from struggles— quite fitting when juxtaposed with Moses’ struggles against the Pharaohs of Egypt.

Moses has also been echoed in various leadership roles across cultures; historical figures reminiscent of him, and perhaps how we view our own leaders today who guide us through narrow passages both literally and metaphorically. Isn't it fascinating how layered these stories become when you look at the names and their routes?