Hebrews 11:28 bbe — By faith he kept the Passover, and put the sign of the blood on the houses, so that the angel of destruction might not…

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"By faith he kept the Passover, and put the sign of the blood on the houses, so that the angel of destruction might not put their oldest sons to death."

— Hebrews 11:28, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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Feeling that it was better to undergo pain with the people of God, than for a short time to have a taste of the pleasures of sin;

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Judging a part in the shame of Christ to be better than all the wealth of Egypt; for he was looking forward to his reward.

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By faith he went out of Egypt, not being turned from his purpose by fear of the wrath of the king; for he kept on his way, as seeing him who is unseen.

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By faith he kept the Passover, and put the sign of the blood on the houses, so that the angel of destruction might not put their oldest sons to death.

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By faith they went through the Red Sea as if it had been dry land, though the Egyptians were overcome by the water when they made an attempt to do the same.

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By faith the walls of Jericho came down, after they had been circled for seven days.

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By faith Rahab, the loose woman, was not put to death with those who had gone against God's orders, because she had taken into her house in peace those sent to see the land.

Hebrews 11:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:28 say?
Hebrews 11:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By faith he kept the Passover, and put the sign of the blood on the houses, so that the angel of destruction might not put their oldest sons to death.”
Where is Hebrews 11:28 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 28.
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 11:28.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:28 in?
Hebrews 11:28 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 11:28?
Hebrews 11:28 reads (BBE): “By faith he kept the Passover, and put the sign of the blood on the houses, so that the angel of destruction might not put their oldest sons to death.” 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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