Hebrews 11:27

“By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.”

"By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible." - Hebrews 11:27
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What does Hebrews 11:27 mean?

Hebrews 11:27, in the King James Version of the Bible, reads: "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible." This verse is a part of the famous "Faith Hall of Fame" chapter in the book of Hebrews. This chapter is a…

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The Invisible God: Faith That Overcomes Fear

The journey of faith is often marked by decisions that defy human logic and reveal the grandeur of God’s sovereignty. Hebrews 11:27 speaks volumes about the faith of Moses: "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is…

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A Prayer for Endurance and Vision Through Faith

O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Almighty God who sees all and knows all, we come before You in humble reverence and awe. As we reflect on the profound truth encapsulated in Hebrews 11:27, we are reminded of the faith of Moses, a man who forsook the…

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Hebrews 11:27 - "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible."
Hebrews 11:16
Hebrews 9:27 - "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"
Hebrews 11:16
Hebrews 10:27 - "But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries."
Hebrews 11 the faith hall of fame
Hebrews 11:2 - "For by it the elders obtained a good report."
Hebrews 11 the faith hall of fame
Hebrews 11 the faith hall of fame
Hebrews 11:18 - "Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:"
Hebrews 11:14 - "For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country."
Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" - Hebrews 9:27
Hebrews 3:11 - "So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)"
"For by it the elders obtained a good report." - Hebrews 11:2
Hebrews 11:20 - "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come."
Hebrews 1:11 - "They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;"
Hebrews 11:10 - "For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."
Hebrews 11:38 - "(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth."
Hebrews 11:39 - "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Hebrews 11:30 - "By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days."
Hebrews 11:25 - "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;"
Hebrews 12:27 - "And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain."
Hebrews 11:36 - "And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:"
Hebrews 11:1 a picture of a person learning to walk by faith
Hebrews 11:1 a picture of a person learning to walk by faith
Hebrews 11:1 a picture of a person learning to walk by faith
Hebrews 11:24 - "By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;"
Hebrews 11:29 - "By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned."