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NASB | Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau [believing what God revealed to him], even regarding things to come. [Gen 27:27-29, 39, 40] |
Bible Question: Can someone please explain this verse? Specifically, "by faith" and "blessed Esau"? |
Bible Answer: Hi imforgiven, Let's look at the verse: "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even regarding things to come." First, read the entire Chapter, 11 to gain the flow and context. Heb 11:1 states: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." You're referring to the account in Gen. 27:39-40. Heb. 11:20 actually tells us it was, "by faith." Isaac looked forward to the promise - "concerning things to come". In other words, he did not see the fulfillment of what he blessed Esau. He did it in faith- believing God, "Now may God give you of the dew of heaven, And of the fatness of the earth, And an abundance of grain and new wine;" (Gen. 27:26-29). As Heb. 11:39 tells us, "And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised." Ihope this answers your question:-) BradK |
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