Hebrews 11:21
“By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
By faith Moses, when he was born,.... Which is to be understood, not of the faith of Moses, but of the faith of his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
By faith Jacob, when he was a dying - Gen 47:31; 48:1-20. That is, when he was about to die. He saw his death near when…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Blessed both the sons of Joseph - That is, Ephraim and Manasseh. See the account and the notes. Gen 48:5,…
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
both the sons Rather, "each of the sons." He made a marked difference between them (Gen 48:17-19).
worshipped, leaning…