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Hebrews 11:21 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Hebrews 11:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 11 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.”
Hebrews 11:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. On his deathbed in Egypt, Jacob exercised faith by blessing Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh (Genesis 48), allocating the covenant inheritance to the next generation. His worship while 'leaning upon the top of his staff' pictures weakness sustained by divine strength—an old man's body failing but faith remaining vigorous. The staff represents both physical support and the pilgrim's walking stick, symbolizing his lifelong journey of faith.Jacob's crossing of his hands to gi...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 11:21
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“Swear to me, and he swore to him. Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.”
“who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you into Egypt”