21 By faith Jacob, as he[a] was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, as he[b] was dying, mentioned about the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his bones.

23 By faith Moses, when he[c] was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw the child was handsome, and they were not afraid of the edict of the king.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:21 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“was dying”)
  2. Hebrews 11:22 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“was dying”)
  3. Hebrews 11:23 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“afraid of”)

21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons,(A) and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.(B)

23 By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born,(C) because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.(D)

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