Hebrews 11:20
“By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.”
Hebrews 11:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- By faith also of things to come, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
- DARBYDarby
- By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- By faith, concerning coming things, Isaac did bless Jacob and Esau;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
Context: Hebrews 11
18Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
21By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
22By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
About Hebrews 11: Examples of Faith
This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their example and persevere in their own faith.
Commentary
Hebrews 11 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith. It begins by defining faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This definition is then followed by a long list of examples of people who had faith in God and were rewarded for it. These examples include Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab. Each of these individuals had faith in God and were rewarded for it in some way.