Hebrews 11:30 Meaning and Explanation
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.”
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Read Full Chapter →By faith the walls of Jericho collapsed after Israel marched around the city for seven days.
What Does Hebrews 11:30 Mean?
The chapter advances to the conquest of the promised land, beginning with Jericho. God told Israel to march around the fortified city for seven days rather than to storm it.
By faith they obeyed this strange command, and on the seventh day the mighty walls simply fell down. No siege engine brought them down, only obedience to a word that made no military sense. Faith honors God by doing what He says even when the method seems foolish, and leaves the result to Him. Strongholds that no human force could breach give way before the patient obedience of those who trust God's promise.
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What does Hebrews 11:30 mean?
By faith the walls of Jericho collapsed after Israel marched around the city for seven days.