Hebrews 11:27 cpdv — By faith, he abandoned Egypt, not dreading the animosity of the king. For he pressed on, as if seeing him who is unseen…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"By faith, he abandoned Egypt, not dreading the animosity of the king. For he pressed on, as if seeing him who is unseen. "

— Hebrews 11:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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By faith, Moses, after growing up, denied himself a place as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

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choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, rather than to have the pleasantness of sin for a time,

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valuing the reproach of Christ to be a greater wealth than the treasures of the Egyptians. For he looked forward to his reward.

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By faith, he abandoned Egypt, not dreading the animosity of the king. For he pressed on, as if seeing him who is unseen.

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By faith, he celebrated the Passover and the shedding of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn might not touch them.

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By faith, they crossed the Red Sea, as if on dry land, yet when the Egyptians attempted it, they were swallowed up.

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By faith, the walls of Jericho collapsed, after being encircled for seven days.

Hebrews 11:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:27 say?
Hebrews 11:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “By faith, he abandoned Egypt, not dreading the animosity of the king. For he pressed on, as if seeing him who is unseen. ”
Where is Hebrews 11:27 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 27.
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 11:27.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:27 in?
Hebrews 11:27 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 11:27?
Hebrews 11:27 reads (CPDV): “By faith, he abandoned Egypt, not dreading the animosity of the king. For he pressed on, as if seeing him who is unseen. ” 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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