Hebrews 11:24 (ASV)

Passage

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

Nearby Context

Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

Hebrews 11:23 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.

Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh`s daughter;

Hebrews 11:25 choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Hebrews 11:26 accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "called", "faith", "moses", "grown", "refused", "pharaoh", and "daughter". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "called" and "faith", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 23's "By faith Moses when he was born..." into verse 25's "choosing rather to share ill treatment with...", so "called" and "faith" belong inside that flow. In Hebrews context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "called" and "faith" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.