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Hebrews 11:20-22
New Catholic Bible
Hebrews 11:20-22
New Catholic Bible
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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- Hebrews 11:20 Isaac: see Gen 27:1—28:5.
- 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.
- Hebrews 11:22 Joseph: see Gen 37:1—50:26.
Hebrews 11:20-22
New International Version
Hebrews 11:20-22
New International Version
20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.(A)
21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons,(B) and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.(C)
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