Hebreus 11:30 NVT

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 11:30

Hebrews 11:30. By faith The faith of Joshua and the Israelites in God’s promise; the walls of Jericho fell down Being smitten by the hand of God, without any human force; after they were compassed about In solemn silence, according to the divine command; seven days How absurd a spectacle soever their procession might appear to the besieged. “As the land of Canaan belonged to the Israelites by a grant from God, the possessor of heaven and earth, it was proper that the first city which... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 11:23-40

More examples of true faith (11:23-40)Moses’ parents had faith to believe that God had chosen their child for a great purpose. Acting on this faith, they risked their own lives to preserve the life of the child (23; cf. Exodus 1:22; Exodus 2:1-2). As Moses grew to adulthood, he too exercised faith, in spite of the sacrifice, hardship and danger that it brought. He endured because he was confident of the future reward and he trusted in the unseen God (24-27; cf. Exodus 2:10-15).Through faith the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 11:30

compassed about = encircled. Greek. kukloo . See Acts 14:20 . seven days = for (Greek. epi . App-104 .) seven days. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 11:30

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they hade been compassed about for seven days.Again it was the faith of Israel in the supernatural and invisible that sustained them and produced the victory. Just think of the frustrations of marching around a walled city, the soldiery and priests both in the procession, and the priests carrying the ark of the Lord and blowing on all those ram's horn trumpets! But Jericho fell, just as God promised (Joshua 6). But note that no Israelite could have... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 11:30

Hebrews 11:30. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down,— The faith which the apostle here commends, was the faith not only of Joshua, but also of all the pious priests, and of all the religious people. They believed God, that if they, according to his directions, did march round Jericho for seven days together, blow the trumpets and shout, at the time appointed, the walls of itwould thereupon fall to the ground. This their faith was perfectly rational, because the promise of the miracle was... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:30

30. The soundings of trumpets, though one were to sound for ten thousand years, cannot throw down walls, but faith can do all things [CHRYSOSTOM]. seven days—whereas sieges often lasted for years. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:23-31

3. Faith in the Mosaic Era 11:23-31Here the writer began to focus on the way faith deals with hostility and persecution, a subject of special interest to his audience, which was facing opposition from Jewish brethren."Moses and Abraham hold the most prominent places in the roll of faith; and the central event of both their lives, as Hebrews presents them, is a journey." [Note: Ellingworth, p. 608.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 11:29-30

The people of Israel experienced victory over their enemies as they trusted God, and we can, too. At the Red Sea the Israelites willingly went forward at God’s word rather than turning back. Trust and obedience resulted in the Israelites’ preservation and eventual entrance into their inheritance. The believing community that originally received this homily could identify with a group of people who persevered, not just individuals who did. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:1-40

Heroes of FaithThe Achievements of Faith, illustrated from the annals of Israel, beginning with the patriarchs and coming down to the martyrs. The writer has already mentioned faith as a necessary condition of a righteous life, and he now proceeds to illustrate the fact that it was by faith that the fathers of the race were able to work righteousness and to endure their trials. Their heroic example ought to encourage the Hebrews to stand fast. The primary purpose, therefore, of this long... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 11:30

(30) Seven days.—It is the persistence of Israel’s obedience (in the midst, we cannot doubt, of the unmeasured contempt and ridicule of their foes) during the seven days of almost total inaction (Joshua 6:0) that is here brought into relief. read more