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Hebrews 11:20-22
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20 By faith Isaac[a] gave his blessings to Jacob and Esau for the future.

21 By faith Jacob,[b] as he was dying, blessed each one of the sons of Joseph and bowed in worship, leaning on his staff.

22 By faith Joseph,[c] near the end of his life, mentioned the Exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his burial.

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  1. Hebrews 11:20 Isaac: see Gen 27:1—28:5.
  2. Hebrews 11:21 Jacob: see Gen 47:28—49:33. Each one of the sons: both of Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, received a blessing from Jacob; hence two tribes descended from Joseph whereas only one tribe descended from each of his brothers.
  3. Hebrews 11:22 Joseph: see Gen 37:1—50:26.
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