Hebrews 11:28

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 11:28

BSB
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel's own firstborn.
AKJV
Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
CPDV
By faith, he celebrated the Passover and the shedding of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn might not touch them.
ERV
By faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.
NHEB
By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.
SMT
By faith he has kept the pascha, and the pouring out of blood, lest he destroying the first born should touch them.

Commentary for Hebrews 11:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 11:28
Summary
Passover protection through faithful obedience
Place
Egypt
Event
Passover observance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Ritual