Hebrews 11:27

KJV1611 – Modern English

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king, for he persevered as though seeing the one who is invisible.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    By faith{G4102} he forsook{G2641} Egypt,{G125} not{G3361} fearing{G5399} the wrath{G2372} of the king:{G935} for{G1063} he endured,{G2594} as{G5613} seeing{G3708} him who is invisible.{G517}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    By faith{G4102} he forsook{G2641}{(G5627)} Egypt{G125}, not{G3361} fearing{G5399}{(G5679)} the wrath{G2372} of the king{G935}: for{G1063} he endured{G2594}{(G5656)}, as{G5613} seeing{G3708}{(G5723)} him who is invisible{G517}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    By fayth he forsoke Egypt and feared not the fearcenes of the kynge. For he endured even as he had sene him which is invisible.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    By faith he forsoke Egipte, and feared not the fearcenes of the kynge: for he endured, eue as though he had sene him which is inuisible.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    By faith he forsooke Egypt, and feared not the fiercenes of the king: for he endured, as he that sawe him which is inuisible.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    By fayth he forsoke Egypt, fearyng not the wrath of the kyng: For he endured, euen as though he had seene him which is inuisible.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    by faith he left Egypt behind, not having been afraid of the wrath of the king, for, as seeing the Invisible One -- he endured;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    By faith he left Egypt without fearing the king’s anger, for he persevered as though he could see the one who is invisible.

Referenced Verses

  • Heb 11:13 : 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, were assured of them, embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
  • Exod 2:14-15 : 14 And he said, Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Are you intending to kill me as you killed the Egyptian? And Moses was afraid and said, Surely this thing is known. 15 When Pharaoh heard of this, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and dwelt in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.
  • Heb 11:1 : 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
  • Exod 14:10-13 : 10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were greatly afraid: and the children of Israel cried out to the LORD. 11 And they said to Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? why have you dealt with us in this way, to bring us out of Egypt? 12 Is not this the word that we told you in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than to die in the wilderness. 13 And Moses said to the people, Do not fear, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall see them again no more forever.
  • Exod 10:28-29 : 28 And Pharaoh said to him, Get away from me, take heed to yourself, see my face no more; for in the day you see my face, you shall die. 29 And Moses said, You have spoken well; I will see your face again no more.
  • 1 Tim 1:17 : 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • 1 Tim 6:16 : 16 Who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see: to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.
  • Heb 6:15 : 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
  • Heb 10:32 : 32 But call to remembrance the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
  • Exod 11:8 : 8 And all these your servants shall come down to me, and bow down to me, saying, Get out, and all the people that follow you: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in great anger.
  • Exod 12:11 : 11 And thus you shall eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD's Passover.
  • Exod 12:37-42 : 37 And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, besides children. 38 And a mixed multitude went up also with them, along with flocks and herds, a very large amount of livestock. 39 And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they had brought out of Egypt, for it was not leavened, because they were driven out of Egypt, and could not delay, nor had they prepared provisions for themselves. 40 Now the time that the children of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years. 41 And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, on the very same day, it came to pass that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt. 42 It is a night to be solemnly observed for the LORD for bringing them out of the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed by all the children of Israel throughout their generations.
  • Exod 12:50 : 50 Thus did all the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
  • Exod 13:17-21 : 17 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest perhaps the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt: 18 But God led the people around, through the way of the wilderness of the Red Sea: and the children of Israel went up in orderly ranks out of the land of Egypt. 19 And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had solemnly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and you shall carry up my bones away from here with you. 20 And they took their journey from Succoth, and camped in Etham, at the edge of the wilderness. 21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
  • Ps 16:8 : 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
  • Matt 10:22 : 22 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he who endures to the end shall be saved.
  • Matt 24:13 : 13 But he who endures to the end will be saved.
  • Mark 4:17 : 17 and have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
  • Mark 13:13 : 13 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved.
  • Acts 2:25 : 25 For David says concerning Him: 'I saw the Lord always before me, for He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken:
  • 1 Cor 13:7 : 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
  • 2 Cor 4:18 : 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporary; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
  • Exod 4:19 : 19 And the LORD said to Moses in Midian, Go, return to Egypt, for all the men are dead who sought your life.
  • Heb 12:2-3 : 2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.
  • Jas 5:11 : 11 Behold, we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate and full of mercy.
  • 1 Pet 1:8 : 8 Whom having not seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Heb 11:22-26
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    82%

    22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

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

    24 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,

    25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,

    26 esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.

  • Heb 11:28-31
    4 verses
    80%

    28 Through faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

    29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians attempting to do so, were drowned.

    30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.

    31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.

  • Heb 11:1-11
    11 verses
    75%

    1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

    2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

    3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

    4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead still speaks.

    5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death; and was not found, because God had taken him: for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

    6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

    7 By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household; by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

    8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out to a place which he would afterward receive as an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.

    9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

    10 For he looked for a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

    11 Through faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.

  • 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, were assured of them, embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

  • Heb 11:38-39
    2 verses
    71%

    38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.

    39 And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise,

  • Heb 11:16-17
    2 verses
    69%

    16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

    17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

  • Heb 11:33-34
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    69%

    33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

    34 quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

  • 31 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.

  • 3 And His miracles, and His acts, which He did in the midst of Egypt to Pharaoh the king of Egypt, and to all his land;

  • 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck the Egyptian.

  • Heb 11:19-20
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    19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.

    20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

  • 13 And Moses said to the people, Do not fear, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall see them again no more forever.

  • 38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.

  • 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporary; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

  • Exod 9:20-21
    2 verses
    67%

    20 He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses.

    21 And he that did not regard the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

  • Exod 2:11-12
    2 verses
    67%

    11 And it happened in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens; and he saw an Egyptian striking a Hebrew, one of his brethren.

    12 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand.

  • 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but rejected him, and in their hearts turned back to Egypt,

  • Acts 7:31-32
    2 verses
    67%

    31 When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him,

    32 Saying, I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled and did not dare to look.

  • 18 And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not believe?

  • 17 But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.

  • 21 And so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, "I am exceedingly afraid and trembling."

  • 17 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest perhaps the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:

  • 6 Moreover he said, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God.

  • 3 And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people.

  • 6 Seeing therefore it remains that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached did not enter because of unbelief:

  • 20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.