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He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible. <a href="/esv/hebrews/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. <a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, not having feared the anger of the king; for he persevered, as seeing the Invisible One. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/11.htm">King James Bible</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/11.htm">New King James Version</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as though seeing Him who is unseen. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the rage of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. <a href="/amp/hebrews/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured [steadfastly], as seeing Him who is unseen. <a href="/csb/hebrews/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king’s anger, for Moses persevered as one who sees him who is invisible. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king&#8217s anger, for Moses persevered as one who sees Him who is invisible. <a href="/asv/hebrews/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. <a href="/cev/hebrews/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Because of his faith, Moses left Egypt. Moses had seen the invisible God and wasn't afraid of the king's anger. <a href="/erv/hebrews/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Faith led Moses to leave Egypt without being afraid of the king's anger. Moses didn't give up but continued as if he could actually see the invisible God. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was faith that made Moses leave Egypt without being afraid of the king's anger. As though he saw the invisible God, he refused to turn back. <a href="/isv/hebrews/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> By faith he left Egypt, without being afraid of the king's anger, and he persevered because he saw the one who is invisible. <a href="/msb/hebrews/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king?s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. <a href="/net/hebrews/11.htm">NET Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt without fearing the king's anger, for he persevered as though he could see the one who is invisible. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. <a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One. <a href="/web/hebrews/11.htm">World English Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> By faith he left Egypt behind, having not been afraid of the wrath of the king, for as seeing the Invisible One—he endured. <a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, not having feared the anger of the king; for he persevered, as seeing the Invisible One. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> by faith he left Egypt behind, not having been afraid of the wrath of the king, for, as seeing the Invisible One -- he endured; <a href="/slt/hebrews/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not having feared the king's wrath: for, as seeing the invisible, he was strong.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the fierceness of the king: for he endured as seeing him that is invisible. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> By faith, he abandoned Egypt, not dreading the animosity of the king. For he pressed on, as if seeing him who is unseen. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/11.htm">New American Bible</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s fury, for he persevered as if seeing the one who is invisible. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> By faith he left Egypt, unafraid of the king’s anger; for he persevered as though he saw him who is invisible.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; and he survived after he had seen God, who is invisible. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> By faith he forsook Egypt and was not afraid of the rage of The King and he endured as if he had seen God, who is unseen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he went out, as seeing the invisible one. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not intimidated by the wrath of the king: for he boldly persisted, as seeing the invisible Jehovah. <a href="/mace/hebrews/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by faith he left Egypt without being apprehensive of the king's resentment: for he remain'd firm, as if he saw him who is invisible. <a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him Who is invisible. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he continued firm as seeing Him who is invisible. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/11-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2336" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">The Faith of Moses</a> …26He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. 27<a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: Pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">By faith</a> <a href="/greek/2641.htm" title="2641: katelipen (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining.">Moses left</a> <a href="/greek/125.htm" title="125: Aigypton (N-AFS) -- Egypt. Of uncertain derivation.">Egypt,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobētheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">fearing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileōs (N-GMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2372.htm" title="2372: thymon (N-AMS) -- An outburst of passion, wrath. From thuo; passion.">anger;</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/2594.htm" title="2594: ekarterēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To persevere, endure, be steadfast, patient. From a derivative of kratos; to be strong, i.e. steadfast.">he persevered</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: horōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">he saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Him who is</a> <a href="/greek/517.htm" title="517: aoraton (Adj-AMS) -- Unseen, invisible. Invisible.">invisible.</a> 28By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a> When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. <a href="/exodus/10-28.htm">Exodus 10:28-29</a> “Depart from me!” Pharaoh said to Moses. “Make sure you never see my face again, for on the day you see my face, you will die.” / “As you say,” Moses replied, “I will never see your face again.” <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11</a> This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover. <a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Exodus 12:37</a> The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. <a href="/exodus/13-17.htm">Exodus 13:17-18</a> When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, though it was shorter. For God said, “If the people face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” / So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle. <a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10-12</a> As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD. / They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us into the wilderness to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? / Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a> Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. <a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a> Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Matthew 10:39</a> Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24-25</a> Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. / For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.he forsook.<a href="/exodus/10-28.htm">Exodus 10:28,29</a> And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die… <a href="/exodus/11-8.htm">Exodus 11:8</a> And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.<a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11,37</a> And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD'S passover… not fearing.<a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Exodus 2:14,15</a> And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known… <a href="/exodus/4-19.htm">Exodus 4:19</a> And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life.<a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10-13</a> And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD… endured.<a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Hebrews 6:15</a> And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.<a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32</a> But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;<a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Hebrews 12:3</a> For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.seeing.<a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1,13</a> Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen… <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.<a href="/psalms/16-8.htm">Psalm 16:8</a> I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-3.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Course</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-29.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">Invisible</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">King's</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Left</a> <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Persevered</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-9.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/james/3-6.htm">Course</a> <a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-25.htm">Forsook</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Held</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Invisible</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/14-17.htm">King's</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-18.htm">Left</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Persevered</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 11</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">What faith is.</a> 6. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Without faith we cannot please God.</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>By faith Moses left Egypt Moses' departure from Egypt is a pivotal moment in biblical history, demonstrating his reliance on God's promises. This act of faith is rooted in his understanding of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Moses' decision to leave Egypt signifies a break from his past life of privilege in Pharaoh's court, aligning himself with the suffering of his people, the Israelites. This departure is a precursor to the Exodus, where Moses would later lead the Israelites out of slavery, fulfilling God's promise of deliverance. His faith is a model of trusting in God's unseen plan, even when it requires leaving behind security and comfort.not fearing the king’s anger Moses' lack of fear in the face of Pharaoh's wrath highlights his trust in God's protection and sovereignty. Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, was considered a god-like figure, and defying him was a dangerous act. Moses' courage is reminiscent of the faith shown by his parents, who hid him as a baby, defying the king's edict. This phrase underscores the theme of divine protection and the futility of earthly power against God's will. Moses' actions foreshadow the ultimate deliverance of the Israelites and the defeat of Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea.he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible Moses' perseverance is attributed to his spiritual vision, seeing "Him who is invisible." This phrase emphasizes the importance of faith in the unseen God, a central theme in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>. Moses' relationship with God was intimate and personal, as evidenced by his encounters with God at the burning bush and on Mount Sinai. This spiritual insight enabled Moses to endure hardships and lead the Israelites through the wilderness. It reflects the Christian call to live by faith, not by sight, trusting in God's presence and promises. Moses' vision of the invisible God is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God to humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses is known for leading the Israelites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God. His faith journey is a significant example of trust and obedience to God. 2. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where the Israelites were enslaved. Moses' departure from Egypt symbolizes a break from bondage and a step towards the fulfillment of God's promises. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King (Pharaoh)</a> The ruler of Egypt who opposed Moses and the Israelites. His anger represents the worldly opposition that believers often face. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_invisible_god.htm">The Invisible God</a> The focus of Moses' faith. Despite not being able to see God physically, Moses trusted in His presence and promises. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a> The event of the Israelites leaving Egypt, led by Moses. It is a pivotal moment in biblical history, symbolizing deliverance and faith in God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> Moses' example teaches us to prioritize faith in God over fear of human authority or circumstances. Trusting in God's sovereignty can empower us to face challenges with courage. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Moses persevered because he "saw Him who is invisible." This teaches us the importance of spiritual vision and endurance in our faith journey, even when God's presence isn't physically visible. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_divine_vision.htm">The Power of Divine Vision</a> Moses' ability to "see" the invisible God underscores the importance of spiritual insight. We are encouraged to cultivate a relationship with God that allows us to perceive His presence and guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/l/leaving_the_past_behind.htm">Leaving the Past Behind</a> Just as Moses left Egypt, believers are called to leave behind their past sins and bondage, moving forward in faith towards God's promises. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a> Moses' faith was rooted in the promises of God. We are reminded to hold fast to God's Word and His promises, trusting that He is faithful to fulfill them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 11</a> <a href="/q/how_are_moses_and_jesus_similar.htm">What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'faith_pleases_god'_mean.htm">What does "Without faith it is impossible to please God" mean?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_moses_confronting_pharaoh.htm">Exodus 5:1: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of Moses confronting an Egyptian Pharaoh as described?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_red_sea_crossing.htm">Hebrews 11:29 - If the Israelites truly crossed the Red Sea on dry ground, why is there no conclusive archeological or historical evidence of this event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) By faith he forsook Egypt.--It is a matter of great difficulty to decide whether these words refer to the flight into Midian (<a href="/exodus/2-15.htm" title="Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelled in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.">Exodus 2:15</a>), or to the Exodus. The former view, which seems to be taken by all ancient writers and by most in modern times, is supported by the following arguments:--(1) The institution of the Passover is mentioned later in this chapter (<a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm" title="Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.">Hebrews 11:28</a>); (2) the second departure was made at Pharaoh's urgent request (<a href="/exodus/12-31.htm" title="And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both you and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as you have said.">Exodus 12:31</a>); (3) "he forsook" is too personal an expression to be used of the general Exodus. On the other side it is urged with great force: (1) that, although the actual departure from Egypt followed the institution of the Passover, the "forsaking" really commenced in the demand of <a href="/context/hebrews/5-1.htm" title="For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:">Hebrews 5:1-3</a>, persevered in until the anger of the king was powerfully excited (<a href="/hebrews/10-28.htm" title="He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:">Hebrews 10:28</a>); (2) that, as might have been certainly foreseen, the wrath of both king and people was aroused as soon as the people had departed (<a href="/exodus/14-5.htm" title="And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?">Exodus 14:5</a>); (3) that the flight to Midian was directly caused by fear (<a href="/context/exodus/2-14.htm" title="And he said, Who made you a prince and a judge over us? intend you to kill me, as you killed the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known.">Exodus 2:14-15</a>); (4) that the following words, "he endured, &c.," are much more applicable to the determined persistency of Moses and his repeated disappointments (Exodus 5-12) than to the inaction of his years of exile. On the whole the latter interpretation seems preferable. If the former be adopted, we must distinguish between the apprehension which led him (4) to seek safety in flight and the courage which enabled him to give up Egypt. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. This forsaking of Egypt must, because of the order in which it comes and of Moses alone being mentioned, be his flight related in <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a>, not the final Exodus. The only seeming difficulty is in the expression, "not fearing the wrath of the king," whereas in the history Moses is represented as flying in fear from the face of Pharaoh, who sought to slay him. But the two views of his attitude of mind are reconcilable. The assertion of his fearlessness applies to his whole course of action from the time when he elected to brave the king in behalf of Israel. In pursuance of this course, it became necessary for him to leave Egypt for a time. In this, as well as in staying, there was danger; for the king might pursue him: he might, perhaps, have secured his own safety by returning to the court and giving up his project; but he persevered at all hazards. And thus the apprehension of immediate danger under which he fled the country with a view to final success, was in no contradiction to his general fearlessness. Further, his being content to leave Egypt at all, and that for so many years, and still never relinquishing his design, was an additional evidence of faith, as is expressed by the word ἐκαρτέρησε, "he endured." The vision through faith of the unseen heavenly King kept alive his hope through those long years of exile: what was any possible wrath even of the terrible Pharaoh to one supported by that continual vision? <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/11-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>By faith Πίστει (Pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. [Moses] left κατέλιπεν (katelipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2641.htm">Strong's 2641: </a> From kata and leipo; to leave down, i.e. Behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining. Egypt, Αἴγυπτον (Aigypton) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_125.htm">Strong's 125: </a> Egypt. Of uncertain derivation. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. fearing φοβηθεὶς (phobētheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. king’s βασιλέως (basileōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. anger; θυμὸν (thymon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2372.htm">Strong's 2372: </a> An outburst of passion, wrath. From thuo; passion. he persevered ἐκαρτέρησεν (ekarterēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2594.htm">Strong's 2594: </a> To persevere, endure, be steadfast, patient. From a derivative of kratos; to be strong, i.e. steadfast. because ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. he saw ὁρῶν (horōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [Him who is] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. invisible. ἀόρατον (aoraton) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> Unseen, invisible. 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