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Hebrews 11:23 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Hebrews 11:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 11 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Hebrews 11:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 11:23
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. Moses' parents, Amram and Jochebed, exercised civil disobedience through faith, refusing Pharaoh's decree to kill Hebrew male infants (Exodus 1:22). They 'were not afraid' (ouk ephobēthēsan, οὐκ ἐφοβήθησαν) of the king's command, demonstrating that fear of God supersedes fear of earthly authorities. When human law contradicts divine law, believers must obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29).The phrase 'they saw he was a proper child' (...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 11:23
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“When you perform the duty of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them on the birth stool; if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live.”
“and bore a son. When she saw that he was a fine child”
“The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?{Psalm 118:6-7}”
“but are not able to kill the soul. Rather”
“and was exceedingly handsome. He was nourished three months in his father's house.”
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
“you worm Jacob”