The land of promise; the land which had been promised him,--In tabernacles; in tents; that is, leading a wandering life in it, without having any permanent possession.
From whence also, &c.; that is, he did in fact receive him as from the dead. Whether the apostle here refers to the circumstances of his birth, as referred to in Hebrews 11:12, or to the extraordinary interposition by which he was rescued from the sacrificial pile, is not certain.
Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 47:31. The word translated bed in our version of Genesis, is rendered by a word signifying staff in the Septuagint. See Hebrews 10:5, and note.
Women received, &c.; perhaps referring to the account commencing 2 Kings 4:8-37.--A better resurrection; a better salvation than deliverance from earthly sufferings.
Bibliographical Information Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Hebrews 11". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/hebrews-11.html. 1878.
Verse 1
Verse 1
The substance of, &c.; strong confidence in respect to, &c.
Verse 2
Verse 2
The elders; the persons living in former times; those enumerated in the sequel.
Verse 3
Verse 3
We understand; that is, we believe.
Verse 4
Verse 4
Of his gifts; of the nature and acceptableness of his offerings. (Genesis 4:4.)
Verse 5
Verse 5
By faith; in consequence of his faith. (Genesis 5:24.)
Verse 7
Verse 7
Noah; Genesis 7:1-9.
Verse 8
Verse 8
Abraham; Genesis 12:1-4.
Verse 9
Verse 9
The land of promise; the land which had been promised him,--In tabernacles; in tents; that is, leading a wandering life in it, without having any permanent possession.
Verse 12
Verse 12
As good as dead; on account of his advanced age.
Verse 13
Verse 13
Not having received the promises; not having realized the fulfilment of them.--Embraced them; confided in them.
Verse 14
Verse 14
A country; another country; that is, a heavenly country, as explained in Hebrews 11:16.
Verse 17
Verse 17
Hebrews 11:17; Genesis 22:1-10.
Verse 19
Verse 19
From whence also, &c.; that is, he did in fact receive him as from the dead. Whether the apostle here refers to the circumstances of his birth, as referred to in Hebrews 11:12, or to the extraordinary interposition by which he was rescued from the sacrificial pile, is not certain.
Verse 20
Verse 20
Hebrews 11:20; Genesis 27:27-40.
Verse 21
Verse 21
Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 47:31. The word translated bed in our version of Genesis, is rendered by a word signifying staff in the Septuagint. See Hebrews 10:5, and note.
Verse 22
Verse 22
Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 50:24-26; Joshua 24:32.
Verse 23
Verse 23
Hebrews 11:23; Exodus 2:2.--The king's commandment; Exodus 1:16,Exodus 1:22.
Verse 24
Verse 24
To be called the son, &c. to be attached to the court and the royal family.
Verse 25
Verse 25
The people of God; the Israelites.
Verse 26
Verse 26
The reproach of Christ; reproach like that which Christ endured; that is, contumely and suffering incurred for the benefit of others.
Verse 29
Verse 29
Hebrews 11:29; Exodus 14:13-31:
Verse 30
Verse 30
By faith; that is, the faith exercised by Joshua and his followers. (Joshua 6:12-20.)
Verse 31
Verse 31
Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 6:22-25.
Verse 32
Verse 32
Gedeon; Judges 6:1-35:--Barak; Judges 4:6-31:--Samson; Judges 13:24-31:--Jephthae; Judges 11:1-7:
Verse 34
Verse 34
The aliens; the idolatrous tribes of Canaan.
Verse 35
Verse 35
Women received, &c.; perhaps referring to the account commencing 2 Kings 4:8-37.--A better resurrection; a better salvation than deliverance from earthly sufferings.
Verse 39
Verse 39
Received not the promise; they did not realize the promised coming of the Messiah.
Verse 40
Verse 40
Some better thing; the gospel dispensation.--Without us; without our dispensation.--Be made perfect; have their desires and hopes fulfilled.