By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.
Moses' parents had faith when he was born, they hid him for three months because they could see he was special. They weren't scared of the king's orders to kill Hebrew babies.
Sometimes faith means protecting what matters, even when it's risky.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Egypt, Pharaoh feared the growing Israelite population and issued a decree to kill all Hebrew baby boys, as described in the Book of Exodus, to suppress their numbers and maintain control. Moses' parents, Amram and Jochebed, recognized their son as a special and beautiful child, so they hid him for three months to protect him from this cruel order, demonstrating extraordinary faith in God's providence. This event is later referenced in Hebrews to illustrate how faith empowers ordinary people to defy unjust authorities.
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