Hebrews 11:27
“By faith hee forsooke Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he indured, as seeing him who is inuisible.”
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Hebrews 11:27 Context
25Chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, then to enioy the pleasures of sinne for a season: 26Esteeming the reproch of Christ greater riches then the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect vnto the recompense of the reward. 27By faith hee forsooke Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he indured, as seeing him who is inuisible. 28Through faith he kept the Passeouer, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the first borne, should touch them. 29By faith they passed through the red sea, as by drie land: which the Egyptians assaying to do, were drowned.
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Other Translations for Hebrews 11:27
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
- King James Version
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
- American Standard Version (1901)
By faith he went out of Egypt, not being turned from his purpose by fear of the wrath of the king; for he kept on his way, as seeing him who is unseen.
- Basic English Bible
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he persevered, as seeing him who is invisible.
- Darby Bible
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
- Webster's Bible
Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One.
- Weymouth Bible
By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
- World English Bible
Bi feith he forsook Egipt, and dredde not the hardynesse of the king; for he abood, as seinge hym that was vnuysible.
- Wycliffe Bible
by faith he left Egypt behind, not having been afraid of the wrath of the king, for, as seeing the Invisible One -- he endured;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 11:27
11:27 By faith he left Egypt - Taking all the Israelites with him. Not then fearing the wrath of the king - As he did many years before, #Ex 2:14|. #Ex 14:15|, &c.
People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 11:27
Heb 11:27 By faith he forsook Egypt. The Exodus was all an achievement of faith. Not fearing the wrath of the king. It was faith that made Moses disdain the king's wrath. He endured, as seeing him who is invisible. The unseen God was present with him by faith and his support gave strength to endure all.