Hebrews 11:23

Hebrews 11:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.
• New International Version (NIV)By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.
• English Standard Version (ESV)By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
• New King James Version (NKJV)By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command.

Context of Hebrews 11:23

21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones. By faith Moses, after he was born, was hidden by his parents for three months, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they didn’t fear the king’s edict. 24By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter 25and chose to suffer with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasure of sin.

Hebrews 11:23 word by word

Πίστει Μωϋσῆς γεννηθεὶς ἐκρύβη τρίμηνον ὑπὸ τῶν πατέρων αὐτοῦ διότι εἶδον ἀστεῖον τὸ παιδίον καὶ οὐκ ἐφοβήθησαν τὸ διάταγμα τοῦ βασιλέως.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• By faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• MosesΜωϋσῆς, ΜωσῆςMōseus Mōsēs Mōusēs · MosesG3475
• when he was bornγεννάωgennaō · to begetG1080
• was hidκρύπτωkruptō · to hideG2928
• three monthsτρίμηνοςtrimēnon · three monthsG5150
• ofὑπόhupo · by/under: byG5259
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• parentsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• parentsπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• becauseδιότιdioti · becauseG1360
• they sawὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• aπαιδίονpaidion · childG3813
• properἀστεῖοςasteios · beautifulG791
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• they wereφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
• notοὐou · noG3756
• ofδιάταγμαdiatagma · edictG1297
• the king’sβασιλεύςbasileus · kingG935

Cross-references for Hebrews 11:23

• Exodus 2:2The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son; when she saw that he was beautiful, she hid him for three months.
• Acts 7:20At this time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in God’s sight. He was cared for in his father’s home for three months.
• Hebrews 7:20None of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,
• Hebrews 13:6Therefore, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
• Psalms 56:4In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
• Psalms 118:6The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?
• Isaiah 8:12Do not call everything a conspiracy that these people say is a conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not be terrified.
• Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.
• Isaiah 51:7Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts.
• Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “Nebuchadnezzar, we don’t need to give you an answer to this question.
• Daniel 6:10When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
• Matthew 10:28Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Luke 12:4“I say to you, my friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.
• Exodus 1:16“When you help the Hebrew women give birth, observe them as they deliver. If the child is a son, kill him, but if it’s a daughter, she may live.”

Commentaries on Hebrews 11:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23By faith Moses, etc. - See the notes on Exodus 2:2, and Acts 7:20; (note). We know that Moses was bred up at the Egyptian court, and there was considered to be the son of Pharaoh's daughter; and probably might have succeeded to the throne of Egypt: but, finding that God had visited his people, and given them a promise of spiritual and eternal blessings, he chose rather to take the lot of this people, i.e. God as his portion for ever, than to enjoy the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23By faith Moses, when he was born - That is, by the faith of his parents. The faith of Moses himself is commended in the following verses. The statement of the apostle here is, that his parents were led to preserve his life by their confidence in God. They believed that he was destined to some great purpose, and that he would be spared, notwithstanding all the probabilities against it, and all the difficulties in the case. Was hid three months of his…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-31Verses 20-31 Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things to come. Things present are not the best things; no man knoweth love or hatred by having them or wanting them. Jacob lived by faith, and he died by faith, and in faith. Though the grace of faith is of use always through our whole lives, it is especially so when we come to die. Faith has a great work to do at last, to help the believer to die to the Lord, so as to honour him, by patience, hope…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23Moses’ parents: See Exodus 2:1–2. beautiful: This word means something of high quality. They believed Moses was special, so they acted with faith in God. the king’s edict: Exodus 1:22.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. parents--So the Septuagint has the plural, namely, Amram and Jochebed (Nu 26:59); but in Ex 2:2, the mother alone is mentioned; but doubtless Amram sanctioned all she did, and secrecy. being their object, he did not appear prominent in what was done. a proper child--Greek, "a comely child." Ac 7:20, "exceeding fair," Greek, "fair to God." The "faith" of his parents in saving the child must have had some divine revelation to rest on (probably at the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Hebrews 11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings