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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.

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