Hebrews 11:23

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

የሙሴ ወላጆች ሙሴ በተወለደ ጊዜ መልከ መልካም መሆኑን ስላዩ የንጉሡን ትእዛዝ ሳይፈሩ ሦስት ወር የሸሸጉት በእምነት ነው።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that by faith, Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born because they saw he was a special child and were not afraid to disobey the king's command. The author of Hebrews is highlighting how Moses' parents acted with faith.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your parents knew you were really special and that someone wanted to hurt you, but instead of being scared, they hid you like a secret treasure for three months because they believed in something bigger than fear. That's what happened with baby Moses!

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around 60-95 AD to encourage Jewish Christians facing persecution. It contrasts the old covenant under law with Jesus' new covenant and emphasizes faith.

Living It Out Today

Think about a parent who hides their child from a dangerous situation, believing in something bigger than fear. In modern terms, this could be a guardian deciding to move across the country to ensure a child's safety despite personal risks.

Topics

• faith
• protection
• obedience
• courage
• childhood
• leadership

Related Verses

• Exodus 2:1-10
• Hebrews 11:27
• Acts 5:29
• Joshua 24:14
• Romans 8:38

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Moses' parents hide him for three months?

Moses' parents hid him because they believed he was a special child and were not afraid to disobey the king's command, showing their faith in God’s plan.

What does this verse teach about courage?

This verse teaches that acting on faith can lead to courageous actions, like Moses' parents who chose to protect him despite potential danger from the authorities.

How does Hebrews 11:23 relate to leadership?

It highlights how leaders must act with faith and courage, as Moses' early life was shaped by his parents' bold actions based on their belief in a higher calling.

What can modern readers learn from this verse about protecting those they love?

This verse shows that when we believe in something greater than our fears, like faith in God or other guiding principles, we can take bold steps to protect and nurture the people we care about.