Hebrews 11:21

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

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Other Translations for Hebrews 11:21

BSB

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

AKJV

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning on the top of his staff.

CPDV

By faith, Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and he reverenced the summit of his rod.

ERV

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

NHEB

By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and bowed down over the top of his staff.

SMT

By faith Jacob, dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons; and worshipped, upon the extremity of his rod.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 11:21

ByfaithG4102Noun Feminine JacobG2384Noun MasculinewhenhewasadyingG599Verb blessedG2127Verb bothG1538AdjectivethesonsG5207Noun MasculineofJosephG2501Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction worshippedG4352VerbleaninguponG1909PrepositionthetopG206AdjectiveofhisG846 staffG4464Noun Feminine

Commentary for Hebrews 11:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 11:21

Summary

Jacob blessed Joseph's sons while leaning on staff

Event

Jacob blesses Joseph's sons

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC