20 By faith also Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things that were going to happen. 21 By faith Jacob, as he[a] was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, as he[b] was dying, mentioned about the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his bones.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:21 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“was dying”)
  2. Hebrews 11:22 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“was dying”)

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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