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Hebrews 11:20 Cross-References
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“By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.”
Hebrews 11:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 11:20
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Despite being old and blind, Isaac blessed his sons by faith, speaking prophetically about their futures. The Greek peri mellontōn (περὶ μελλόντων, 'concerning things to come') indicates Isaac's blessings weren't mere wishes but prophetic declarations about God's sovereign purposes for his descendants. Though Isaac initially intended to bless Esau, God's elective purposes ensured Jacob received the covenant blessing (Genesis 27).Isaac's faith appears in his acceptance of God's sovereign choice after discovering Jacob's deception....
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