Hebrews 11:22

“By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.”

"By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones." - Hebrews 11:22
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What does Hebrews 11:22 mean?

Hebrews 11:22 (KJV) states, "By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones." This verse is found in the New Testament book of Hebrews, which is a letter written to Jewish Christians exhorting…

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Faith in Prophecy: Joseph's Legacy

In the Book of Hebrews, we find a powerful tribute to the faith of our forefathers, inspiring estimates of the weight we ought to bear in our own walks with God. One such example is Joseph, a man whose life was riddled with extraordinary trials yet marked by an unwavering faith…

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A Prayer for Legacy and Faithfulness

O Sovereign Lord, we gather in humble reverence before You, our hearts lifted in gratitude for the powerful legacy of faith exemplified in the life of Joseph. As we meditate on the profound truth of Hebrews 11:22, “By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of…

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Hebrews 11:22 - "By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones."
2 Corinthians 11:22 - "Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I."
Hebrews 10:22
Hebrews 11:16
"Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I." - 2 Corinthians 11:22
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Hebrews 7:22 - "By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament."
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Hebrews 11:2 - "For by it the elders obtained a good report."
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Hebrews 11 the faith hall of fame
Hebrews 11:18 - "Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:"
Hebrews 11:14 - "For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country."
Hebrews 9:22 - "And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission."
Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Hebrews 3:11 - "So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)"
"For by it the elders obtained a good report." - Hebrews 11:2
Hebrews 11:20 - "By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come."
Hebrews 1:11 - "They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;"
Hebrews 11:10 - "For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."
2 Kings 22:11 - "And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes."
Hebrews 12:22 - "But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,"
"¶ Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together." - Deuteronomy 22:11
Hebrews 11:38 - "(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth."
Hebrews 11:39 - "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Hebrews 11:30 - "By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days."
Hebrews 11:25 - "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;"
Hebrews 13:22 - "And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words."
Hebrews 11:36 - "And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:"