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Hebrews 11:23
23It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command.
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
21It was by faith that Jacob, when he was old and dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and bowed in worship as he leaned on his staff. 22It was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, said confidently that the people of Israel would leave Egypt. He even commanded them to take his bones with them when they left. It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. 24It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25He chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin.
Read all of Hebrews 11Hebrews 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. She saw that he was a special baby and kept him hidden for three months.
- Acts 7:20“At that time Moses was born—a beautiful child in God’s eyes. His parents cared for him at home for three months.
- Hebrews 7:20This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron’s descendants became priests without such an oath,
- Hebrews 13:6So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
- Psalms 56:4I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
- Psalms 118:6The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?
- Isaiah 8:12“Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of what frightens them.
- Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
- Isaiah 51:7“Listen to me, you who know right from wrong, you who cherish my law in your hearts. Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults.
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.
- Daniel 6:10But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.
- Matthew 10:28“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
- Luke 12:4“Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that.
- Exodus 1:16“When you help the Hebrew women as they give birth, watch as they deliver. If the baby is a boy, kill him; if it is a girl, let her 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
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