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Faith Beyond Circumstances
Commentators highlight that Joseph, despite his immense power and comfort in Egypt, did not let his present circumstances distract him from God's future promises. His faith was fixed on what God had sworn to his ancestors, not on his current prosperity. This serves as a powerful reminder to not let worldly success diminish one's focus on God's eternal promises.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:22
18th Century
Theologian
By faith Joseph, when he died. This means when he was about to die. See Genesis 50:24-25.
Made mention of the departing of the …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:22
When his end was nigh (τελευτων). Present active participle of τελευταω, to finish or close (Matthew 2:19), "finishing…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:22
19th Century
Bishop
When he died.—Literally, drawing to his end. The word is taken from Genesis 50:26, and the mention of the departure (lite…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:22
19th Century
Preacher
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
H…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:22
Joseph’s faith, like that of the others, looked beyond death, though his words referred to nothing more than his burial arrangements. But the charg…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:22
16th Century
Theologian
By faith Joseph, etc. This is the last thing which Moses records respecting the patriarchs, and it deserves to be particularly no…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:22
17th Century
Pastor
By faith Joseph, when he died
The riches and honours of Joseph, as they could not secure him from death, so they did…
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…