Hebrews 11:27

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

Modern
By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
Traditional
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Literal
By faith he left Egypt, not having feared the anger of the king; for as seeing the Invisible One, he persevered.
Latin
Fide reliquit Ægyptum, non veritus animositatem regis: invisibilem enim tamquam videns sustinuit.

Original

Greek
English
By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

Notes

  • Like his ancestor Abraham, Moses showed faith by leaving Egypt, the land he knew, and stepping into an unknown future (Exodus 2:15).

  • not fearing the king's anger: Instead of fearing the king's anger, he focused on God, who is invisible.

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.

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

Places

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Egypt: Israel in Date of the Exodus Faith in Espousing the Cause of his People Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Moses Faith: Trial of Moses, when Sent to Pharaoh God: Invisible Moses: Character of Faith of Persecution of the Righteous Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning