Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:4-31

The apostle, having given us a more general account of the grace of faith, now proceeds to set before us some illustrious examples of it in the Old-Testament times, and these may be divided into two classes:?1. Those whose names are mentioned, and the particular exercise and actings of whose faith are specified. 2. Those whose names are barely mentioned, and an account given in general of the exploits of their faith, which it is left to the reader to accommodate, and apply to the particular... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 11:23-29

11:23-29 It was by faith that Moses, when he was born, was kept hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful: and they did not fear the edict of the king. It was by faith that Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter and chose rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the transient pleasures of sin, for he considered that a life of reproach for the sake of the Messiah was greater wealth than... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 11:29

By faith they passed through the Red sea, as by dry land ,.... Not through a river, but through the sea, the Red sea, the sea of Suph, or weeds; See Gill on Acts 7:36 . Some say they came out on the same side they went in; but it should seem rather, by the phrase here used, that they passed through it, from one side to the other; and that all one as if it had been on dry ground; even Moses, and all the children of Israel: and this they did by faith, believing, that God would make a passage... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:29

By faith they passed through the Red Sea - See the notes on Exodus 14:22 . The Egyptians thought they could walk through the sea as well as the Israelites; they tried, and were drowned; while the former passed in perfect safety. The one walked by faith, the other by sight; one perished, the other was saved. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:29

Verse 29 29.By faith they passed, etc. It is certain, that many in that multitude were unbelieving; but the Lord granted to the faith of a few, that the whole multitude should pass through the Red Sea dryshod. But in doing the same thing, there was a great difference between the Israelites and the Egyptians; while the former passed through safely, the latter coming after them were drowned. Whence was this difference, but that the Israelites had the word of God, and that the Egyptians were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:23-29

The faith of Moses. These verses exhibit specimen deeds of faith done in connection with the redemption of Israel from Egypt. None of the heroes of faith in this illustrious roll is more eminent than Moses, and no other biography is more dramatic. He shines amongst the constellations of "the elders" as a star of the first magnitude. Consider— I. THE FAITH OF MOSES ' PARENTS DURING HIS INFANCY . ( Hebrews 11:23 ) Had it not been for their piety, the child would have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:28-29

By faith he kept (literally, hath kept, πεποίηκεν , the perfect being used rather than the historical aorist, as denoting an accomplished act, with continuing effect and significance (cf. προσενήνοχεν , Hebrews 11:17 ). But πεποίηκεν does not mean, as some suppose, "hath instituted," ποιεῖν τὸ πάσχα being the usual expression for the celebration) the Passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. By faith they passed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:29

Faith and presumption in terrible contrast. I. A WAY MADE WHERE NONE SEEMS POSSIBLE . It must be remembered how completely the Israelites were shut in. The land had shut them in; mountains on each side which they could not overpass; the sea in front of them; the Egyptian host behind. Something they must do—either turn upon their pursuers, or march on into the sea, or submit without a struggle. The choice which God gave to them was that of trust in him or destruction. As it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:29

By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land - Exodus 14:22, Exodus 14:29. That is, it was only by confidence in God that they were able to do this. It was not by power which they had to remove the waters and to make a passage for themselves; and it was not by the operation of any natural causes. It is not to be supposed that all who passed through the Red sea had saving faith. The assertion of the apostle is, that the passage was made in virtue of strong confidence in God, and that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 11:28-29

Hebrews 11:28-29. Through faith From a lively apprehension and firm persuasion of the benefits signified and sealed thereby, and especially that God would assuredly send his angel on the vindictive design predicted, and would spare the houses properly distinguished; see Exodus 12:12; Exodus 12:23; he kept the passover and the sprinkling Or pouring forth, rather; of blood Namely, that of the paschal lamb, which he sprinkled on the lintels and the posts of the doors, as the mark of... read more

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