Hebrews 11:28

"By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible."

Key Reflection

In Hebrews 11:28, Moses is described as demonstrating profound faith by leaving Egypt despite the potential wrath of Pharaoh. This act was not just a physical departure but also a spiritual one, driven by his unwavering trust in God's invisible presence and power. The phrase "seeing him who is invisible" underscores Moses' reliance on divine guidance and assurance, highlighting the transformative nature of faith that enabled him to face seemingly insurmountable challenges with courage and conviction.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 28. Through faith he kept the passover. Gr., "he made pepoihke --the passover," which means more, it seems to me, than that he merely kept or celebrated it. It implies that he instituted this rite, and made the arrangements for its observance. There is reference to the special agency, and the special faith which he had in its institution. The faith in the case was confidence that this would be the means of preserving the firstborn of the Israelites, when the angel should destroy the firstborn of the Egyptians, and also that it would be celebrated as a perpetual memorial of this great deliverance. On the Passover, See Barnes "Mt 26:2". And the sprinkling of blood.

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