King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
Complete Jewish Bible:
By trusting, Yitz’chak in his blessings over Ya‘akov and Esav made reference to events yet to come.
Berean Standard Bible:
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.
American Standard Version:
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
By faith{G4102} Isaac{G2464} blessed{G2127} Jacob{G2384} and{G2532} Esau{G2269} concerning{G4012} things to come{G3195}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 27:27
- And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son [is] as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed:
Genesis 27:40
- And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.
Genesis 28:2
- Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.
Genesis 28:3
- And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;
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Commentary for Hebrews 11:20
Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Hall of Faith," is a chapter that recounts the exemplary faith of many biblical figures throughout the Old Testament. The verse in question, Hebrews 11:20, specifically highlights the faith of Isaac, one of the patriarchs of Israel. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the narratives found in Genesis 27 and 28, where Isaac, nearing the end of his life, intends to bless his sons, Jacob and Esau.
In the Genesis account, Isaac's blessings are significant because they are seen as prophetic declarations that would shape the destinies of his sons and their descendants. Despite being old and blind, Isaac demonstrates his faith in God's promises by blessing Jacob, who was disguised as Esau, believing that he was conferring the blessing upon his older son as tradition dictated. Even though this was a result of deception by Jacob and his mother Rebekah, the author of Hebrews emphasizes Isaac's faith in the divine plan, suggesting that Isaac's blessings were ultimately aligned with God's will for the future of his people.
The theme of Hebrews 11:20 is the power of faith to trust in God's promises and to act in accordance with that trust, even when circumstances are unclear or not as expected. Isaac's faith was such that he could bless his sons concerning "things to come," indicating his belief in the future fulfillment of God's covenant with his grandfather Abraham. This verse underscores the importance of faith in God's sovereignty and the enduring nature of the promises made to the patriarchs, which would eventually lead to the establishment of the nation of Israel and, in the Christian perspective, culminate in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G4102
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πίστις
Transliteration: pístis
Pronunciation: pis'-tis
Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity. - Strong's Number: G2464
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰσαάκ
Transliteration: Isaák
Pronunciation: ee-sah-ak'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יִצְחָק); Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham:--Isaac. - Strong's Number: G2127
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐλογέω
Transliteration: eulogéō
Pronunciation: yoo-log-eh'-o
Description: from a compound of εὖ and λόγος; to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper):--bless, praise. - Strong's Number: G2384
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰακώβ
Transliteration: Iakṓb
Pronunciation: ee-ak-obe'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יַעֲקֹב); Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites:--also an Israelite:--Jacob. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G2269
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἠσαῦ
Transliteration: Ēsaû
Pronunciation: ay-sow'
Description: of Hebrew origin (עֵשָׂו); Esau, an Edomite:--Esau. - Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through). - Strong's Number: G3195
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέλλω
Transliteration: méllō
Pronunciation: mel'-lo
Description: a strengthened form of μέλω (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.