Hebrews 11:21 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →As he lay dying, Jacob by faith blessed Joseph's two sons and worshipped God, leaning on the top of his staff.
What Does Hebrews 11:21 Mean?
Now the writer turns to Jacob in his final hours. Old and failing, he gathered strength to bless the two sons of Joseph and to bow in worship.
Even at the threshold of death his faith was active, blessing the coming generation and adoring the God who had led him all his days. Leaning on his staff, the weary pilgrim worshipped to the very end. Faith does not fade as life ebbs away; it grows clearer, passing on blessing and turning the last breath toward praise. A dying believer can still bless others and still glorify the God who has been faithful.
Hebrews 11:21 in the Original Language
proskuneo (προσκυνέω), 'worshipped' -- to bow down in reverent homage and adoration.
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What does Hebrews 11:21 mean?
As he lay dying, Jacob by faith blessed Joseph's two sons and worshipped God, leaning on the top of his staff.