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The Promise They Awaited
Commentators unanimously explain that 'the promise' these Old Testament heroes did not receive was the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. While they were commended for their great faith and saw many specific promises fulfilled, they lived and died looking forward to the ultimate promise of the Savior. As multiple scholars note, they simply did not live to see Christ come in the flesh.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:39
18th Century
Theologian
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith. The term “report” here signifies an honorable testimony. They were all commend…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:39
These all (ουτο παντες). The whole list in verses 5-38. Cf. verse 13.
Through their faith (δια πιστεως). H…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:39
19th Century
Bishop
Having obtained a good report.—Now that the history is concluded, the statement of Hebrews 11:2 is resumed. That “the elders” rece…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:39
19th Century
Preacher
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
They passed away before Christ's day, so they …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:39
“These” refers to the preceding heroes of the faith; “all” omits none of them. God never forgets any of his faithful servants. All of them “were co…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:39
16th Century
Theologian
And these all, etc. This is an argument from the less to the greater. For if they on whom the light of grace had not yet so brigh…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:39
17th Century
Pastor
And these all having obtained a good report through faith ,
&c.] This may either be limited to the sufferers in the …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:39–40
17th Century
Minister
The world considers that the righteous are not worthy to live in the world, and God declares the world is not worthy of them. Though the righteous …