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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:26

The Faith of Moses · Hebrews 11:23–29
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Translations

Modern
He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.
Traditional
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Literal
…having esteemed the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward.
Latin
…majores divitias æstimans thesauro Ægyptiorum, improperium Christi: aspiciebat enim in remunerationem.

Original

Greek
English
He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

Notes

Hebrews 11:26

the treasures of Egypt: The New Kingdom of Egypt lasted from about 1550 to 1069 BC. It was a time of great wealth and political power. Moses looked beyond these riches because he expected a greater reward from God.

Hebrews 11:17–31

These strong examples of faith start with Abraham's family and end with Rahab. They show that faith is the only way to respond to God.

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

  • (a) the phrase by faith,

  • (b) the person's name,

  • (c) the event or action showing faith, and

  • (d) the result.

Parallels

Exodus 2–15 Acts 7:20–22

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Exodus Descent into Hell Egypt, Egyptian Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Letter to the Romans Messiah Obedience Perseverance

Topics

Decision: Moses Egypt: Celebrated For: Wealth Faith in Espousing the Cause of his People Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Moses, when Sent to Pharaoh Jesus, the Christ: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning was with the Israelites in the Wilderness Moses: Character of Faith of Moses: His Loyalty to his Race Patriotism: Moses Persecution of the Righteous Pleasure: Worldly Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness The Reward of Saints: The Prospect of, should Lead to Enduring Suffering for Christ Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning