Hebrews 11:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:21 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:21 — KJV
“By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.”
— Hebrews 11:21 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:21 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:21
“These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.”
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“The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin.”
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“And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, were two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten.”
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“And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.”
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“And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,”
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