Bible Commentary

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw [he was] a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. 23. Moses was hid ] The “faith” is of course that of his parents, Amram and Jochebed. of his parents ] This is implied … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:23”

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. 22. when he died ] The less common word for “dying” is here taken from the LXX. of Gen 1:26. gave commandment concerning his bones ] A sign of his perfect conviction that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:22”

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshiped, [leaning] upon the top of his staff. 21. both the sons ] Rather, “each of the sons.” He made a marked difference between them (Gen 48:17-19). worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff ] In this verse there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:21”

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. 20. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau ] It is true that the blessing of Esau when rightly translated, “Behold thy dwelling shall be away from the fatness of the earth and away from the dew of blessing” (Gen 27:39) reads more like … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:20”

Accounting that God [was] able to raise [him] up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. 19. from whence ] The only place in this Epistle where has its local sense. in a figure ] Lit. “in a parable.” For the use of the word see Heb 9:9. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:19”

Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: 18. of whom ] Lit. “with reference to whom” (Isaac); or perhaps “to whom,” i.e. to Abraham. in Isaac shall thy seed be called ] Gen 17:8; Gen 17:19; Gen 21:12, &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Of whom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:18”

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten [son,] 17. By faith Abraham offered up Isaac ] Reverting to Abraham, whose faith (1) in leaving his country, (2) in living as a stranger in Canaan, he has already mentioned, he now … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:17”

But now they desire a better [country,] that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 16. But now ] “But, as the case now is.” they desire ] The word means, “they are yearning for,” “they stretch forth their hands towards.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:16”

And truly, if they had been mindful of that [country] from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. 15. to have returned ] But they never attempted to return to Mesopotamia, because they were home-sick not for that land but for heaven. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:15”

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. 14. that they seek a country ] Rather, “that they are seeking further after a native land.” Hence comes the argument of the next verse that it was not their old home in Chaldea for which they were yearning, but a heavenly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 11:14”