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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:22

The Faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph · Hebrews 11:20–22
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Translations

Modern
By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.
Traditional
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Literal
By faith Joseph, finishing life, made mention concerning the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave commands concerning his bones.
Latin
Fide Joseph, moriens, de profectione filiorum Israël memoratus est, et de ossibus suis mandavit.

Original

Greek
English
By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.

Notes

Hebrews 11:22

Joseph's prophecy and command (see Genesis 50:24–25) showed his faith that God would keep his promises.

Hebrews 11:17–31

These strong examples of faith start with Abraham's family and end with Rahab. They show that faith is the only way to respond to God.

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

  • (a) the phrase by faith,

  • (b) the person's name,

  • (c) the event or action showing faith, and

  • (d) the result.

Parallels

Genesis 27–50

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Exodus Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Letter to the Romans Obedience Perseverance

Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Joseph Faith: Joseph, Concerning God's Providence in his Being Sold Into Egypt Joseph: Son of Jacob: Exacts a Pledge from his Brothers to Convey his Remains to Canaan