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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"By faith he forsook Egypt not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is Invisible." What dost thou say? That he did not fear? And yet the Scripture says, that when he heard, he "was afraid," and for this cause provided for safety by flight, and stole away, and secretly withdrew himself; and afterwards he was exceedingly afraid. Observe the expressions with care: he said, "not fearing the wrath of the king," with reference to his even presenting himself again. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
What do you say? In the book of Exodus it is written: "Moses was afraid," because "this matter has become known" (Ex. 2:14). But understand "not fearing" here in the sense that Moses appeared again in Egypt and took upon himself the leadership over the Hebrews. For one who was afraid should not have returned at all and taken up his former task. But since he returned again, he showed that he believed in God. So then, why did he not remain in Egypt but left it, if indeed he was not afraid? …
Oecumenius
"By faith, he left Egypt." He went out by faith, so as not to test God whether He saves. And not to test Him was by faith. For believing, he would come and bring out the people. "not fearing the wrath of the king." And yet, in the Exodus, it is said that he was afraid. But there is nothing contradictory. For he was not afraid to such an extent, but returned again. For he was afraid that he would not return to Egypt anymore. Therefore, the phrase "not fearing the wrath of the king" implies the understanding of returning again. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
617. – After describing Moses' faith in regard to what he did in Egypt, the Apostle now shows what he did in regard to what he did during the departure from Egypt. In regard to this he does three things: first, he shows what he did during the departure from Egypt; secondly, the manner of their departure (v. 28); thirdly, what was done by faith with the unbelieving people (v. 31). 618. – He says, therefore, that by faith Moses left Egypt. But, as recorded in Exodus (chap. …
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