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Faith is Obedience in the Dark
Commentators universally highlight that Abraham's faith was proven by his immediate obedience. He left his home "not knowing whither he went." Scholars like Charles Spurgeon call this a "masterpiece of faith," teaching that true faith doesn't require a full roadmap but simply trusts the Guide, knowing that God sees the path even when we cannot.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:8
18th Century
Theologian
By faith Abraham. There is no difficulty in determining that Abraham was influenced by faith in God. The case is even stronger than that o…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:8
Not knowing whither he went (μη επισταμενος που ερχετα). Usual negative μη with a participle (present middle from επισταμα, old an…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:8
19th Century
Bishop
When he was called to go out.—Our older versions are better here than the Authorized Version, bringing in the word “obeye…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
By which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:8
Abraham is mentioned ten times in Hebrews. The author shows a strong interest in this patriarch. He obeyed God’s call the moment it came. His promp…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:8
16th Century
Theologian
By faith Abraham, etc. He now comes to Abraham, who is the chief father of God’s church on earth, and in whose name the Jews glor…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
By faith, Abraham, when he was called
The Alexandrian copy and the Vulgate Latin version read, "by faith he who was …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:8–19
17th Century
Minister
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…