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You Won’t Believe What’s Inside: The Ridiculous Truth About Moses’ Basket When most people think of Moses and the biblical Exodus story, images of a clever child hidden in a reed basket flash through their minds. But the "basket" itself—Moses’ basket—is far more mysterious and bizarre than many realize. Beneath the surface lies a tantalizing blend of history, symbolic myth, and surprisingly “ridiculous” truths that challenge our perceptions. Let’s unpack the curious details inside this ancient enigma. ### The Origin: A Basket or Something More? The Bible doesn’t outright call Moses’ container a “basket” in a precise archaeological sense, but the image—especially in early translations and oral traditions—often evokes a woven enclosure, possibly a small wooden or reed cradle or basket. What’s truly bizarre is the contents: three-day-old bread (manna), a jar of water, and, interestingly, the seemingly mundane act of his “basking” in a river.