Hebrews 11:27

Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 11

“By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.”Hebrews 11:27

What Does Hebrews 11:27 Mean?

Hebrews 11:27 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Doubt.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Hebrews 11:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 11:1“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”John 20:29“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”Psalms 16:8“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”1 Peter 1:8“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”2 Corinthians 4:18“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 temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”Colossians 1:15“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”Hebrews 11:13“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”Exodus 2:15“Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.”Exodus 2:14“And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known.”Exodus 10:29“And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more.”1 John 4:12“No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.”2 Timothy 2:3“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”Exodus 4:19“And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life.”Exodus 10:28“And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.”Exodus 14:10“And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.”Ezekiel 2:6“And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.”Romans 1:20“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”1 Timothy 1:17“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”James 5:11“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”Genesis 32:30“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”

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