Bible Commentary

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 33. subdued kingdoms ] The allusion is specially to the conquest of Canaan by Joshua, and to the victories of David (2Sa 5:17-25; 2Sa 21:15, &c.). wrought righteousness ] The allusion is somewhat vague, but seems to refer to the justice … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:33”

And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and [of] Barak, and [of] Samson, and [of] Jephthah; [of] David also, and Samuel, and [of] the prophets: 32. the time would fail me ] The phrase is also found in Philo, De Somniis. The names of “the heroes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:32”

By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. 31. By faith ] Jos 2:9-11, “The Lord your God, He is God.” the harlot Rahab ] So she is called in Jos 2:1; Jas 2:25, and it shews the faithfulness of the sacred narrative … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:31”

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 30. the walls of Jericho fell down ] Jos 4:12-20. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges By faith the walls of Jericho fell down … – Josephus, Heb 6:12-20. That is, it was not by any natural causes, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:30”

By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry [land]: which the Egyptians attempting to do were drowned. 29. they ] Moses and the Israelites. were drowned ] Lit., “were swallowed up” (Exo 14:15-28; Psa 106:9-12). which the Egyptians assaying to do ] The Greek words must mean “of which sea” (or “of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:29”

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 28. Through faith ] Rather, “by faith,” as before. he kept the passover ] Lit. “he hath made,” or “instituted.” Another of the author’s characteristic tenses (see Heb 11:17). and the sprinkling of blood ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:28”

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. 27. By faith he forsook Egypt ] This must allude to the Exodus, not to the flight of Moses into Midian. On the latter occasion, he distinctly did “fear the wrath of the king” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:27”

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward. 26. the reproach of Christ ] Rather, “of the Christ” (comp. Heb 13:13; 2Co 1:5; Rom 15:3; Php 3:7-11; Col 1:24). There may be in the words a reminiscence of Psa 89:50-51, “Remember … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:26”

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 25. with the people of Cod ] Heb 4:9. the pleasures of sin for a season ] The brevity of sinful enjoyment is alluded to in Job 20:5, “The triumphing of the wicked is short, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:25”

By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; 24. refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter ] He refused the rank of an Egyptian prince. The reference is to the Jewish legends which were rich in details about the infancy and youth of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:24”