Hebrews 11:20-22
New English Translation
20 By faith also Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. 21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.[a] 22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life,[b] mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel[c] and gave instructions about his burial.[d]
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- Hebrews 11:21 tn Grk “worshiped on the top of his staff,” a quotation from Gen 47:31 (LXX).
- Hebrews 11:22 tn Grk “coming to an end,” “dying.”
- Hebrews 11:22 sn Joseph’s prophecy about the exodus of the sons of Israel is found in Gen 50:24.
- Hebrews 11:22 tn Grk “about his bones,” which refers by metonymy to the disposition of his bones, i.e., his burial.sn The instructions about his burial are recorded in Gen 50:25.
Hebrews 11:20-22
Legacy Standard Bible
20 By faith (A)Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come. 21 By faith (B)Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and (C)worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith (D)Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave commands concerning his bones.
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