1. Hebrews 11:24–26 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is the antithesis here?

Hebrews 11:24–26 (ESV)

24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

It is between Egypt and Israel. In Egypt Moses would be honored (to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter) and enjoy luxury. In Israel Moses would be mistreated as a slave with his people. He would share in the reproach of his people. It would be a sin (Hebrews 11:25) not to side with God’s people. 

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