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Hebrews 11

Heb. 11:26 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Esteeming
hegeomai (Greek #2233)
to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
KJV usage: account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think.
Pronounce: hayg-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a (presumed) strengthened form of 71
the reproach
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
oneidismos (Greek #3680)
contumely
KJV usage: reproach.
Pronounce: on-i-dis-mos'
Origin: from 3679
λof Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
t greater
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
riches
ploutos (Greek #4149)
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
KJV usage: riches.
Pronounce: ploo'-tos
Origin: from the base of 4130
than the treasures
thesauros (Greek #2344)
a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: treasure.
Pronounce: thay-sow-ros'
Origin: from 5087
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Egypt
Aiguptos (Greek #125)
of uncertain derivation
KJV usage: Ægyptus, the land of the Nile:--Egypt.
Pronounce: ah'-ee-goop-tos
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
he had respect
apoblepo (Greek #578)
to look away from everything else, i.e. (figuratively) intently regard
KJV usage: have respect.
Pronounce: ap-ob-lep'-o
Origin: from 575 and 991
unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the recompenceu of the reward
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
misthapodosia (Greek #3405)
requital (good or bad)
KJV usage: recompence of reward.
Pronounce: mis-thap-od-os-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3406
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
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or, for.
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Heb. 13:13• 13Therefore let us go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. (Heb. 13:13)
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Heb. 10:35• 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, the which hath great recompense. (Heb. 10:35)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the reproach.
Heb. 10:33• 33on this side made a spectacle in both reproaches and afflictions, and on that become companions of those so used; (Heb. 10:33)
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Heb. 13:13• 13Therefore let us go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. (Heb. 13:13)
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Psa. 69:7,20• 7Because on account of thee I have borne reproach;{HR}Disgrace hath covered my face.
 20Reproach hath broken my heart, and I am overwhelmed;{HR}And I looked for mourning, and [there was] none,{HR}And for comforters, and found none. (Psa. 69:7,20)
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Psa. 89:50‑51• 50Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants—{HR}I bear in my bosom all the mighty peoples—
 51[With] which thine enemies have reproached, O Jehovah;{HR}[With] which they have reproached the footsteps (heels) of thine anointed one. (Psa. 89:50‑51)
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Isa. 51:7• 7Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart [is] my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. (Isa. 51:7)
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Acts 5:41• 41They therefore went their way from [the] presence of the council rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to be dishonoured for the Name. (Acts 5:41)
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2 Cor. 12:10• 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits for Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor. 12:10)
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2 Cor. 12:10• 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits for Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor. 12:10)
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1 Peter 1:11• 11searching what or what sort of time the Spirit of Christ that [was] in them did indicate when testifying beforehand the sufferings that [were] for Christ, and the glories after them. (1 Peter 1:11)
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1 Peter 4:14• 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]. (1 Peter 4:14)
of Christ.
or, for Christ.
greater.
Psa. 37:16• 16Better [is] a little to the righteous [man]{HR}Than the abundance of many wicked. (Psa. 37:16)
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Jer. 9:23‑24• 23Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might; let not the rich glory in his riches:
 24but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah, who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah. (Jer. 9:23‑24)
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2 Cor. 6:10• 10as grieved but always rejoicing, as poor but enriching many, as having nothing and possessing all things. (2 Cor. 6:10)
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Eph. 1:18• 18having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling; and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints; (Eph. 1:18)
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Eph. 3:8• 8To me who am less than the least of all saints was this grace given to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:8)
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Rev. 2:9• 9I know [thy works and] thy tribulation and poverty (but thou art rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan. (Rev. 2:9)
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Rev. 3:18• 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:18)
for he had.
Heb. 11:6• 6But apart from faith [it is] impossible to please [him], for he that approacheth to God must believe that he is, and becometh a rewarder of those that seek him out. (Heb. 11:6)
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Heb. 2:2• 2For if the word spoken by angels was made firm, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution, (Heb. 2:2)
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Heb. 10:35• 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, the which hath great recompense. (Heb. 10:35)
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Ruth 2:12• 12Jehovah recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of Jehovah God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust. (Ruth 2:12)
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Prov. 11:18• 18The wicked earneth deceitful wages,{HR}But he that soweth righteousness a sure reward. (Prov. 11:18)
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Prov. 23:18• 18For surely there is a [latter] end,{HR}And thy hope shall not be cut off. (Prov. 23:18)
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Matt. 5:12• 12Rejoice and exult; for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus persecuted they the prophets that were before you. (Matt. 5:12)
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Matt. 6:1• 1Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men to be seen of them; otherwise ye have no reward with your Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 6:1)
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Matt. 10:41• 41He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward. (Matt. 10:41)
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Luke 14:14• 14and thou shalt be blessed; for they have not [the means] to recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just. (Luke 14:14)
• But when grace has called us, looking away to the recompense comes in happily and mightily to encourage the heart in the path of trial. Otherwise it would be a balance of other worldliness set against this world, playing into thoughts of self at bottom, to the exclusion of Christ. (“Hebrews 11:23-26” by W. Kelly)
• The reward which God has promised comes in here as an avowed object in the sphere of faith. It is not the motive power; but it sustains and encourages the heart that is acting by faith. (“Hebrews 11” by J.N. Darby)
• Faith forms a deliberate estimate of values, faith has a long outlook, and faith has an object. (“Faith Overcoming the Present World: Hebrews 11:23-40” by H. Smith)
• He saw that the pleasures of this world are only for a season, and all the treasures of Egypt end in a grave. (“Faith Overcoming the Present World: Hebrews 11:23-40” by H. Smith)
• {Matt. 17:3} Fifteen centuries before, Moses disappeared from the sight of the world and this world’s king to share the reproach of Christ with His poor and despised people: now he appears again, but this time to share the glory of the King of kings in company with a prophet and apostles. (“Faith Overcoming the Present World: Hebrews 11:23-40” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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esteemingc the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense.

JND Translation Notes

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c
These are aorists, but in English the present participle is joined to the perfect tense as characterizing the action. "He refused ... choosing"; "he refused ... having chosen" would make a different time of it, not the same. In Greek all is referred to the time of speaking.

W. Kelly Translation

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counting the Christ’s reproach greater riches than the treasures ofa Egypt, for he looked off unto the recompenseb.

WK Translation Notes

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a
It is scarcely needful to point out how superior in moral force is the critical reading "of Egypt."
b
See note to .