Hebrews 11:23 “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, beca…”

Hebrews 11:23

By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

American Standard Version

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a goodly child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

Geneva Bible 1599

By faith Moses when he was borne, was hid three moneths of his parents, because they sawe he was a proper childe, neither feared they the kings commandement.

Darby Translation

By faith Moses, being born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child beautiful; and they did not fear the injunction of the king.

Young's Literal Translation

By faith Moses, having been born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child comely, and were not afraid of the decree of the king;

Bible in Basic English

By faith Moses was kept secretly by his father and mother for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a fair child; and they had no fear of the king's orders.

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Cross references

“faith”

Exodus 2:2–10 Acts 7:20

Exodus 2:2–10 · BSB

and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months.

Acts 7:20 · BSB

At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house.

“and they”

Hebrews 13:6 Matthew 10:28 Psalm 118:6 Isaiah 41:14 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 51:7

Hebrews 13:6 · BSB

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Matthew 10:28 · BSB

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Psalm 118:6 · BSB

The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Isaiah 41:14 · BSB

Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 51:7 · BSB

Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

“the king's”

Exodus 1:22 Exodus 1:16

Exodus 1:22 · BSB

Then Pharaoh commanded all his people: “Every son born to the Hebrews you must throw into the Nile, but every daughter you may allow to live.”

Exodus 1:16 · BSB

“When you help the Hebrew women give birth, observe them on the birthstools. If the child is a son, kill him; but if it is a daughter, let her live.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.

24By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.

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