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By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Through faith he kept the passover. Greek, "he made—pepoiēke—the passover," which means more, it seems to me, than that …
He kept (πεποιηκεν). Perfect active indicative of ποιεω, to make, "he has made," emphasizing the permanent nature of the feast.
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
The final example of faith in connection with Moses concerns the Passover. The verb “kept” (GK 4472) can also be translated “instituted.” Whichever…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Through faith he kept the passover Which Moses made, or appointed by divine direction; he kept it, with all its rites and cere…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing Moses’ faith concerning his actions in Egypt, the Apostle now shows what Moses did during the departure from Egypt. In this regard…
