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26 having regarded the reproach of [a] the Christ to be greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. For he was looking-away[b] to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not having feared the fury of the king. For he persevered[c] as seeing[d] the invisible One. 28 By faith he has performed the Passover[e] and the sprinkling of the blood in order that the one destroying the firstborns might not touch them.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:26 That is, belonging to; or, for.
  2. Hebrews 11:26 Or, focusing-attention-on.
  3. Hebrews 11:27 Or, persisted, endured, was steadfast.
  4. Hebrews 11:27 That is, as though he saw; or, as one who saw.
  5. Hebrews 11:28 Having made reference to the entire exodus event, the writer now singles out one crucial and enduring aspect of it.

26 He regarded disgrace(A) for the sake of Christ(B) as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.(C) 27 By faith he left Egypt,(D) not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer(E) of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.(F)

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