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Faith Sees the Future
Commentators emphasize that Isaac's faith was not based on his present reality. Physically blind and possessing no earthly kingdom, he pronounced blessings about a distant future based solely on his trust in God's promises. As Charles Spurgeon noted, faith has sharper eyes than physical sight, focusing on what God will do, not on current circumstances.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:20
18th Century
Theologian
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. See Genesis 27:26-40. The meaning is that he pronounced a blessing on the…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:20
Even concerning things to come (κα περ μελλοντων). As told in Ge 27:28-40 when Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:20
19th Century
Bishop
Concerning things to come.—It is probable, though not certain, that the word “even” should be inserted before “concerning”; on the…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:20
19th Century
Preacher
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
Blind as he was, he could see more than many that have good eyes, f…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:20
Just as Abraham acted in view of things to come, so did Isaac. He blessed his two sons in terms that looked into the distant future ([Reference Gen…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:20
16th Century
Theologian
By faith Isaac, etc. It was also the work of faith to bless concerning future things, for when the thing itself does not exist an…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:20
17th Century
Pastor
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau
The history of this is in (Genesis 27:33–39) . The former of these…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:20–31
17th Century
Minister
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lacki…