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NASB | Hebrews 11:39 ¶ And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:39 ¶ And all of these, though they gained [divine] approval through their faith, did not receive [the fulfillment of] what was promised, |
Bible Question:
Saints, Greetings in the name of Jesus! What is the 'promise' in this verse? Is this promise for us today? Is it wealth? Abundant life? Gifts? Eternal life? The Promised Land? (i.e. geographic Israel) The New Testament 'equivalent?' Please provide Scriptural evidence. In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: The scripture is referencing OT saints. Jesus was/is the promise that had not been fulfilled in their lifetime, but they knew of the coming Messiah. For New Testament saints (you and I), the promise of the son of God is being fulfilled now, and will be fulfilled when Christ returns for His Bride/The Church. In Christ, their is an inheritance/blessings that we are entitled to as believers. That would include such things as, power over all powers of the enemy, healing, protection, long life, good health, prosperity, eternal life, etc. Cross references for Heb. 11:29 Hebrews 10 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. Hebrews 11 13 All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. |