Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation It was by faith that Joseph, when he was about to die, said confidently that the people of Israel would leave Egypt. He even commanded them to take his bones with them when they left. English Standard Version By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones. Berean Standard Bible By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. Berean Literal Bible By faith Joseph, finishing life, made mention concerning the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave commands concerning his bones. King James Bible By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. New King James Version By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones. New American Standard Bible By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. NASB 1995 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. NASB 1977 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. Legacy Standard Bible By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave commands concerning his bones. Amplified Bible By faith Joseph, when he was dying, referred to [the promise of God for] the exodus of the sons of Israel [from Egypt], and gave instructions concerning [the burial of] his bones [in the land of the promise]. Berean Annotated Bible By faith Joseph (he will add), when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. Christian Standard Bible By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones. Holman Christian Standard Bible By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones. American Standard Version By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Contemporary English Version And right before Joseph died, he had faith that God would lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. So he told them to take his bones with them. English Revised Version By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. GOD'S WORD® Translation While Joseph was dying, faith led him to speak about the Israelites leaving Egypt and give them instructions about burying his bones. Good News Translation It was faith that made Joseph, when he was about to die, speak of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and leave instructions about what should be done with his body. International Standard Version By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelis and gave them instructions about burying his bones. NET Bible By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial. New Heart English Bible By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones. Webster's Bible Translation By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Weymouth New Testament Through faith Joseph, when he was near his end, made mention of the departure of the descendants of Israel, and gave orders about his own body. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBy faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. World English Bible By faith Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBy faith Joseph, dying, made mention concerning the outgoing of the sons of Israel, and gave command concerning his bones. Berean Literal Bible By faith Joseph, finishing life, made mention concerning the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave commands concerning his bones. Young's Literal Translation by faith, Joseph dying, concerning the outgoing of the sons of Israel did make mention, and concerning his bones did give command. Smith's Literal Translation By faith Joseph, dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel: and charged concerning his bones. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBy faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the going out of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Catholic Public Domain Version By faith, Joseph, as he was dying, recalled the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave a commandment concerning his bones. New American Bible By faith Joseph, near the end of his life, spoke of the Exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. New Revised Standard Version By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his burial. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBy faith Joseph, when he died made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Aramaic Bible in Plain English By faith, when Joseph was dying, he related the exodus of the children of Israel and gave orders about his bones. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBy faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones. Godbey New Testament By faith Joseph, dying, made mention concerning the exodus of the children of Israel; and commanded concerning his own bones. Haweis New Testament By faith Joseph, approaching his end, made mention of the children of Israel’s departure thence; and gave a charge respecting his bones. Mace New Testament by faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave directions concerning his burial. Weymouth New Testament Through faith Joseph, when he was near his end, made mention of the departure of the descendants of Israel, and gave orders about his own body. Worrell New Testament By faith Joseph, when approaching his end, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. Worsley New Testament By faith Joseph when he died, mentioned the departure of the children of Israel and gave a charge concerning his bones. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Faith of Isaac, Jacob, Joseph…21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. 22By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. 23By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.… Cross References By faith Joseph, Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Genesis 45:7-8 God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. / Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. when his end was near, Genesis 50:24 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” 1 Kings 2:1-3 As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, Deuteronomy 31:14-15 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. / Then the LORD appeared at the tent in a pillar of cloud, and the cloud stood over the entrance to the tent. spoke about the exodus of the Israelites Genesis 15:13-14 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. Exodus 12:40-42 Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years. / At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt. / Because the LORD kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the LORD, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come. Psalm 105:37-38 He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled. / Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them. and gave instructions about his bones. Genesis 50:25-26 And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” / So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt. Exodus 13:19 Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear a solemn oath when he said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones with you from this place.” Joshua 24:32 And the bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up out of Egypt, were buried at Shechem in the plot of land that Jacob had purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. So it became an inheritance for Joseph’s descendants. Acts 7:15-16 So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver. Genesis 46:3-4 “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.” Genesis 48:21 Then Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and bring you back to the land of your fathers. Genesis 49:29-30 Then Jacob instructed them, “I am about to be gathered to my people. Bury me with my fathers in the cave in the field of Ephron the Hittite. / The cave is in the field of Machpelah near Mamre, in the land of Canaan. This is the field Abraham purchased from Ephron the Hittite as a burial site. Genesis 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. Treasury of Scripture By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. faith. Genesis 50:24,25 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob… Exodus 13:19 And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you. Joshua 24:32 And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph. made mention of. Jump to Previous Body Bones Children Command Commandment Departing Departure Descendants Died Directions Dying End Faith Forth Instructions Israel Israelites Joseph Life Mention Mind Nigh Orders OutgoingJump to Next Body Bones Children Command Commandment Departing Departure Descendants Died Directions Dying End Faith Forth Instructions Israel Israelites Joseph Life Mention Mind Nigh Orders OutgoingHebrews 11 1. What faith is.6. Without faith we cannot please God. 7. The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time. By faith Joseph Joseph's faith is highlighted as a key aspect of his character. Despite the trials he faced, including being sold into slavery and unjust imprisonment, Joseph maintained his trust in God. His faith is a testament to his belief in God's promises, which were passed down from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Joseph's life is a type of Christ, as he was a savior to his family and the nation of Egypt during a time of famine. when his end was near spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe eleventh son of Jacob, known for his rise to power in Egypt and his role in saving his family during a famine. His faith is highlighted in Hebrews 11:22 as he looked forward to God's promises. 2. Exodus of the Israelites The future event Joseph prophesied about, where the Israelites would leave Egypt and return to the Promised Land, as God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph rose to power and where the Israelites lived for several generations before the Exodus. 4. Instructions about his bones Joseph's command to the Israelites to carry his bones out of Egypt when God delivered them, signifying his faith in God's promises. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesJoseph's faith was not just in the present but extended to the future fulfillment of God's promises. We are called to trust in God's promises, even when their fulfillment seems distant. Legacy of Faith Joseph's instructions about his bones left a legacy of faith for future generations. Our actions and words can inspire faith in others long after we are gone. Hope Beyond the Present Joseph's focus on the Exodus shows a hope that transcends his current circumstances. We should cultivate a hope that looks beyond our immediate situation to God's eternal plan. Obedience to God's Word Joseph's faith was demonstrated through his obedience in giving specific instructions. Our faith should be evident in our willingness to obey God's Word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 11:22?2. How does Hebrews 11:22 demonstrate Joseph's faith in God's future promises? 3. What does Joseph's instruction about his bones reveal about his belief in God? 4. How can we emulate Joseph's faith in our daily lives today? 5. Which Old Testament events connect with Joseph's actions in Hebrews 11:22? 6. How does Joseph's faith inspire trust in God's promises for our future? 7. How does Hebrews 11:22 demonstrate Joseph's faith in God's promises? 8. Why is Joseph's mention of the Exodus significant in Hebrews 11:22? 9. What does Hebrews 11:22 reveal about the importance of faith in future events? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 11? 11. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 12. What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus? 13. (Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection? 14. Can humans command angels? What Does Hebrews 11:22 Mean By faith• Faith is “the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). • Joseph believed God’s covenant promises passed down from Abraham to Isaac to Jacob (Genesis 15:13-16; 22:17-18). • Like the earlier patriarchs, he “looked forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God” (Hebrews 11:10), trusting the Lord’s plan beyond his own lifetime. Joseph • Joseph’s entire life, from the pit to the palace (Genesis 37; 39-41), had proven God’s providence. • He had seen dreams fulfilled (Genesis 41:32, 39-40), so his confidence in God’s future word was unshakable. • His personal testimony—“You meant evil against me, but God intended it for good” (Genesis 50:20)—shows the settled conviction that every detail of Scripture’s promises will come to pass. when his end was near • Genesis 50:24 records Joseph’s final hours: “I am about to die, but God will surely attend to you and bring you up out of this land.” • Even on his deathbed, his focus stayed on God’s unfolding plan, not on the fading health of his earthly body (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:1-2). spoke about the exodus of the Israelites • Joseph foretold a real, historical exodus centuries before Moses was born (Genesis 50:24). • He anchored that prophecy in God’s sworn word to Abraham: Israel would be enslaved in a foreign land, then delivered “with great possessions” (Genesis 15:13-14). • His words kept hope alive during the long years of bondage, reminding Israel that God never forgets His covenant (Exodus 2:24-25). and gave instructions about his bones • Joseph said, “When God attends to you, carry my bones up from here” (Genesis 50:25). • Moses fulfilled that request during the actual exodus: “Moses took the bones of Joseph with him” (Exodus 13:19). • Joshua saw it all the way through: “They buried the bones of Joseph in Shechem” (Joshua 24:32). • Carrying his remains testified that Canaan, not Egypt, was Israel’s God-given home (Hebrews 11:13-16). • It also previewed the resurrection hope—Joseph expected to rise in the very land God promised (cf. Job 19:25-27; Daniel 12:2). summary Hebrews 11:22 highlights a dying patriarch whose faith remained vibrant and forward-looking. Joseph trusted God’s covenant, predicted the literal exodus, and staked even his burial on the certainty that every promise would be fulfilled. His example invites believers to cling to Scripture with the same confident expectation, knowing the God who kept His word to Joseph will keep His word to us. (22) When he died.--Literally, drawing to his end. The word is taken from Genesis 50:26; and the mention of the departure (literally, the Exodus) of the children of Israel is found in Hebrews 11:24-25. This example of faith in the promise and clinging to the hope which it held forth needs no comment. For the fulfilment of Joseph's dying request see Exodus 13:19, "Moses took the bones of Joseph with him" out of Egypt; and Joshua 24:32, "And the bones of Joseph buried they in Shechem."Verse 22. - By faith Joseph, when dying, made mention of the departing (Exodus) of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. The reference is to Genesis 50:24, 25, which, after what has been said above, requires no further comment.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek By faithΠίστει (Pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. Joseph, Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2501: Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites. when his end was near, τελευτῶν (teleutōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5053: To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire. spoke about ἐμνημόνευσεν (emnēmoneusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3421: From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. exodus ἐξόδου (exodou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1841: (a) an exit, going out, departure from a place; the exodus, (b) death. From ek and hodos; an exit, i.e. death. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Israelites Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. gave instructions ἐνετείλατο (eneteilato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1781: To give orders (injunctions, instructions, commands). From en and the base of telos; to enjoin. about περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. bones. ὀστέων (osteōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3747: A bone. Or contracted ostoun of uncertain affinity; a bone. 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