Hebrews 10:39--11:1

10:39 But we are not among those who shrink back and thus perish, but are among those who have faith and preserve their souls.

People Commended for Their Faith

11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:20

11:20 By faith also Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.

Hebrews 11:24

11:24 By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

Hebrews 11:30

11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell after the people marched around them for seven days.

Hebrews 11:39

11:39 And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

tn Grk “not…of shrinking back to perdition but of faith to the preservation of the soul.”

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tn Grk “after they had been encircled.”

sn The expression these all were commended forms an inclusio with Heb 11:2: The chapter begins and ends with references to commendation for faith.

tn Grk “the promise,” referring to the thing God promised, not to the pledge itself.