“By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.”
By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the king's anger; for he persevered as though he saw him who is invisible — Moses' departure (Exodus 2:14-15, Exodus 12:37) manifested faith: not afraid (phobeo) of Pharaoh's wrath. Persevered (kartereō) because he saw (horatos) the invisible (aoratos) God. Faith pierces the veil separating visible and invisible.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 11:27
Hebrews 11:27 “By faith he forsook Egypt not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is Invisible.” What do you say? That he did not fear? And yet the Scripture says, that when he heard, he “was afraid” Exodus 2:14, and for this cause provided for safety by flight, and stole away, and secretly withdrew himself; and afterwards he was exceedingly afraid. Observe the expressions with care: he said, “not fearing the wrath of the king,” with reference to…
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