Hebrews 11:22 Meaning and Explanation
“By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.”
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Read Full Chapter →As death drew near, Joseph by faith spoke of Israel's coming exodus and gave instructions about carrying his bones to the promised land.
What Does Hebrews 11:22 Mean?
The record moves to Joseph at the close of his life in Egypt. Looking far beyond his own death, he spoke with certainty of the day God would bring Israel out.
He gave orders concerning his bones, asking that they be carried up to the land God had promised, so sure was he of the coming deliverance. His faith reached generations into the future, binding even his burial to God's word. To die still trusting an unfulfilled promise is faith of a high order; Joseph staked his very grave on the certainty that God would keep His covenant.
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What does Hebrews 11:22 mean?
As death drew near, Joseph by faith spoke of Israel's coming exodus and gave instructions about carrying his bones to the promised land.