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Hebrews 11:24

Hebrews 11:24
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Esteeming the reproach of Christ,.... That is, either Christ personal; meaning not any reproach that lay upon Christ, as the immediate object of it; nor upon the people of Israel for the delay of his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

By faith Moses - He had confidence in God when he called him to be the leader of his people. He believed that he was able to deliver them, and he so trusted in him that he was willing at his command…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 11:4-31

The apostle, having given us a more general account of the grace of faith, now proceeds to set before us some illustrious examples of it in the Old Testament times, and these may be divided into two…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter He refused the rank of an Egyptian prince. The reference is to the Jewish legends which were rich in details about the infancy and youth of Moses.…

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