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Faith in an Unseen Promise
Commentators emphasize that Moses' faith was shown by obeying a command that seemed illogical. He trusted God's word that sprinkling blood would protect the Israelites from a destroyer they could not yet see. This teaches that true faith acts on God's promises, even when the outcome is hidden and the method seems strange to human wisdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:28
18th Century
Theologian
Through faith he kept the passover. Greek, "he made—pepoiēke—the passover," which means more, it seems to me, than that …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:28
He kept (πεποιηκεν). Perfect active indicative of ποιεω, to make, "he has made," emphasizing the permanent nature of the feast.
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:28
19th Century
Bishop
Through faith he kept.—Rather, By faith he has kept (). The celebration of the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:27–29
19th Century
Preacher
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Through faith he kept the Passove…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:28
The final example of faith in connection with Moses concerns the Passover. The verb “kept” (GK 4472) can also be translated “instituted.” Whichever…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:28
16th Century
Theologian
Through faith he kept the Passover, etc. This ought to have done much to commend faith to the Jews, for they held this first sacr…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:28
17th Century
Pastor
Through faith he kept the passover
Which Moses made, or appointed by divine direction; he kept it, with all its rites and cere…
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…