Hebrews 11:22

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:4-31

The apostle, having given us a more general account of the grace of faith, now proceeds to set before us some illustrious examples of it in the Old-Testament times, and these may be divided into two classes:?1. Those whose names are mentioned, and the particular exercise and actings of whose faith are specified. 2. Those whose names are barely mentioned, and an account given in general of the exploits of their faith, which it is left to the reader to accommodate, and apply to the particular... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 11:20-22

11:20-22 It was by faith that Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in the things concerning the future. It was by faith that Jacob, when he was dying. blessed each of the sons of Joseph and prayed leaning, on the head of his staff. It was by faith that Joseph, as he came to the end, had his mind the days when the children of Israel would leave Egypt, and gave instructions concerning his bones. One thing links these three examples of faith together. In each case it was the faith of a man to whom... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

By faith Joseph, when he died ,.... The riches and honours of Joseph, as they could not secure him from death, so they did not make him unmindful of it; nor was he afraid of dying, or uneasy about it; nor did his prosperity make him proud, or above speaking to his brethren, nor revengeful to them, nor unthoughtful of their future afflictions; nor did his affluence of temporal things take off his regards to divine promises, nor weaken his faith in them, which is here commended in the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:22

Joseph, when he died - Τελευτων , When he was dying, gave commandment concerning his bones. On this subject I refer the reader to the notes on Genesis 50:25 ; (note). And I have this to add to the account I have given of the sarcophagus now in the British Museum, vulgarly called Alexander's coffin, that it is more probably the coffin of Joseph himself; and, should the time ever arrive in which the hieroglyphics on it shall he interpreted, this conjecture may appear to have had its... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:22

Verse 22 22.By faith Joseph, etc. This is the last thing which Moses records respecting the patriarchs, and it deserves to be particularly noticed; for wealth, luxuries, and honors, made not the holy man to forget the promise, nor detained him in Egypt; and this was an evidence of no small faith. For whence had he so much greatness of mind, as to look down on whatever was elevated in the world, and to esteem as nothing whatever was precious in it, except that he had ascended up into heaven. In... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:20-22

Faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Each of these patriarchs died in the firm confidence of "things hoped for," and pronounced prophetic blessings upon his descendants accordingly. The patriarchal benedictions were the expressions of a faith in the promises of the covenant, which was strong enough to bear the test of a death-bed. I. ISAAC 'S BLESSING . ( Hebrews 11:20 ) The prophecy here referred to was divinely inspired. It was not the utterance merely of parental love. The Holy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

By faith Joseph, when dying, made mention of the departing ( Exodus ) of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. The reference is to Genesis 50:24 , Genesis 50:25 , which, after what has been said above, requires no further comment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

The faith of Joseph; or, assured confidence in the close of life. "By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention," etc. We have here— I. PHYSICAL LIFE ENDING IN ASSURED HOPE OF THE FULFILMENT OF THE PROMISES OF GOD TO HIS PEOPLE , The end of Joseph's life upon earth was at hand, and he was well aware that such was the case. Very extraordinary had been his career—remarkably checkered and eventful, now dark and anon dazzling, now full of trial and anon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

The faith of the dying Joseph. I. FAITH OCCUPYING ITSELF WITH THE PERSONAL FUTURE . Joseph had lived long in Egypt, been held in great honor there, and had brought his kinsfolk into great comfort. All the ordinary probabilities pointed to a continued residence of the descendants of Jacob in Egypt. Who had better chances than they? One might compare them with the Dutch companions of William of Orange who came over with him at the Revolution, and many of whose descendants... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:22

By faith Joseph, when he died - When about to die; see Genesis 50:24-25.Made mention of the departing of the children of Israel - Margin, “remembered.” The meaning is, that he called this to their mind; he spake of it. “And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die; and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” This prediction of Joseph could have rested only on faith in the promise of God. There were no events then... read more

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