By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
What does Hebrews 11:29 mean?
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, concerning things to come. Things present are not the best things; no man knoweth love or hatred by having them or wanting them.
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Commentary on Hebrews 11:29
By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land : which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. 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.
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By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land : which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
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By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land : which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
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By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land : which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
Context in Hebrews 11
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Hebrews 11 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as faith, endurance, and final exhortation. Hebrews presents Jesus as the final revelation of God, the great high priest, the once-for-all sacrifice, and the mediator of the better covenant. Read this chapter with the wider themes of Christology, priesthood, and sacrifice in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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A guided collection of passages on God’s love, neighbor-love, steadfast covenant love, and the shape of love in Christian life.
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Glossary
- Red Sea Place
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Biblical body of water. Modern identification: Gulf of Suez.