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Berean Standard Bible

“By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.”

Hebrews 11:23

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In the list of faithful examples, the writer turns to Moses. Before Moses did anything himself, his parents acted in faith to protect him from Pharaoh's order that Hebrew baby boys be killed.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.

World English Bible (WEB)

By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a goodly child; and they were not afraid of the king`s commandment.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

By faith Moses was kept secretly by his father and mother for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a fair child; and they had no fear of the king's orders.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

By faith Moses, having been born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child comely, and were not afraid of the decree of the king;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por fe Moisés, nacido, fué escondido de sus padres por tres meses, porque le vieron hermoso niño; y no temieron el mandamiento del rey.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por la fe, cuando nació Moisés, sus padres lo escondieron durante tres meses, porque vieron que era un niño hermoso y no tuvieron miedo a la orden que el rey había dado.

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