Hebrews 11:26

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 11:26

BSB

He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

AKJV

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.

CPDV

valuing the reproach of Christ to be a greater wealth than the treasures of the Egyptians. For he looked forward to his reward.

ERV

accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.

NHEB

considering the abuse suffered for the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.

SMT

Having deemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than treasures in Egypt: for he looked to the payment of reward.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 11:26

EsteemingG2233VerbthereproachG3680Noun MasculineofChristG5547Adjective greaterG3187Adjective richesG4149Noun Masculine thanG2233VerbthetreasuresG2344Noun Masculine inG1722Preposition EgyptG125Noun Location forG1063ConjunctionhehadrespectG578Verb untoG1519PrepositiontherecompenceoftherewardG3405Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 11:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 11:26

Summary

Moses valued Christ's reproach above earthly treasures

Place

Egypt

Event

Moses esteems future reward

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC