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Hebrews 11:20

Hebrews 11:20
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

By faith Joseph, when he died,.... The riches and honours of Joseph, as they could not secure him from death, so they…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come - see Gen 27:26-40. The meaning is, that he pronounced a…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau - He believed that God would fulfill his promise to his posterity; and God gave…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 11:4-31

The apostle, having given us a more general account of the grace of faith, now proceeds to set before us some…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau It is true that the blessing of Esau when rightly translated, "Behold thy dwelling…

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