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These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
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Faith Beyond a Lifetime
The patriarchs died without receiving the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, such as the Messiah or the heavenly country. Commentators clarify they had the promise itself, but not the 'thing promised.' Their faith was strong enough to sustain them through their entire lives based on a future they would not see on earth, teaching that true faith trusts God even when the reward lies beyond our lifetime.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These all died in faith. That is, those who had just been mentioned—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Sarah. It was also true of Abel and Noah th…
In faith (κατα πιστιν). Here a break in the routine πιστε (by faith), "according to faith," either for literary variety "or to sug…
19th Century
Anglican
These all died in faith. We must not change the order of the original. Seven verses up to this point have begun with the …
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Baptist
Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him …
The author breaks off his treatment of Abraham for a moment to engage in some general remarks about “all these people,” i.e., those he has dealt wi…
16th Century
Protestant
These all died in faith, etc. He enhances by comparison the faith of the patriarchs: for when they had only tasted the promises, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These all died in faith Not all the seed of Abraham, but all the believers in the preceding verses, excepting Enoch,…
We are often called to leave worldly connections, interests, and comforts. If heirs of Abraham's faith, we will obey and go forth, though not knowi…
13th Century
Catholic
After commending Abraham’s faith regarding his dwelling place and offspring, the Apostle now commends him on his way of life until death. Regarding…
