Hebrews 11:23 nasb — By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child…

NASB

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

— Hebrews 11:23, NASB

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come.

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By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

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By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.

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

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By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,

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choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,

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considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward.

Hebrews 11:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:23 say?
Hebrews 11:23 in the NASB reads: “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.”
Where is Hebrews 11:23 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 23.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 11:23.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:23 in?
Hebrews 11:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 11:23?
Hebrews 11:23 reads (NASB): “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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