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A Deliberate Choice
Commentators stress that Moses made a conscious, deliberate decision. It wasn't a passive drift but an active choice, fueled by faith, to align himself with God's afflicted people. This highlights that following God involves intentional choices, often preferring long-term faithfulness over short-term comfort.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:25
18th Century
Theologian
Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God. With those whom God had chosen to be His people—the Israelites. They were the…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:25
Choosing rather (μαλλον ελομενος). "Rather having chosen" (second aorist middle of αιρεω, to take for oneself a position).
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Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:25
19th Century
Bishop
Choosing.—Better, having chosen. His act was an expression of his deliberate choice. He joined his people because it was …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:22–31
19th Century
Preacher
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Mos…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:25
Moses’ decision involved the ready acceptance of oppression as he cast in his lot with God’s people instead of with the pleasures he could have had…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:25
17th Century
Pastor
Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of
God
The Israelites, who were …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:20–31
17th Century
Minister
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lacki…