Hebrews 11:20-29 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:20

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even (or, also ) concerning things to come. Here the word καὶ (omitted in the Textus Receptus) gives force to what is meant; words uttered by the patriarchs in the spirit of prophecy being now adduced as further evidence of their faith. To those inspired by this spirit even the distant future is realized as present; and faith is not only a condition of such prophetic visions being granted to them, but is also evinced by their trusting the... 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 11:21

By faith Jacob, when he was a-dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. Here two distinct incidents are referred to, both at the close of Jacob's life. That first mentioned, the blessing of the sons of Joseph ( Genesis 48:2 ), closely resembles the dying act of Isaac already spoken of, and has a similar significance. In both cases, too, human intention is overruled, in that the younger son obtains the higher blessing; and each patriarch... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:21

Faith giving serenity and magnanimity in death. "By faith Jacob, when he was a-dying," etc. Let us notice— I. THE IMPORTANT EVENT . "He was a-dying." In any circumstances and in any case death is an important and solemn event. It is so for several reasons. 1. Think of the mysteriousness of death. There is the mystery of the dissolution of the soul from the body. There are the mysteries of Hades. Where is Hades? What is it? What is the mode of human existence there? There is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:21

A blessing for each. The emphatic word here is "both," or, as the Revised Version much better puts it, "each." We see this emphasis at once on reading the narrative in Genesis 48:1-22 . Jacob had a blessing for each of his own sons, but when he comes to Joseph he individually is passed over as it were, because Manasseh and Ephraim cannot be comprehended in a common blessing. All these blessings of Joseph are, of course, to be taken as predictions, having a particular emphasis, solemnity,... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:23

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw that he was a proper ( ἀστεῖον , the word used of the child in Exodus 2:2 , there translated "goodly," and in Acts 7:20 , "fair") child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. Here the usual following of the LXX . again appears in the hiding being attributed to both parents (this is certainly the meaning of πατέρων , not—as some interpret because of the masculine form—father... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:23

The faith of the parents of Moses. "By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid, " etc. The writer now passes from Joseph to Moses; from the time of the peace and prosperity of the Israelites in Egypt to the time of their heavy oppression and bitter persecution. This persecution culminated in the terrible edict that all their male children that should be born should be cast into the Nile. It was at this time that Moses was born. Hence the Jewish proverb, "When the tale of bricks is... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:20-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:23

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