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He even commanded them to take his bones with them when they left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hebrews/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, dying, made mention concerning the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hebrews/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hebrews/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hebrews/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hebrews/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave commands concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hebrews/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hebrews/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hebrews/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, as he was nearing the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions concerning his bones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hebrews/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hebrews/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hebrews/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hebrews/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />While Joseph was dying, faith led him to speak about the Israelites leaving Egypt and give them instructions about burying his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hebrews/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hebrews/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelis and gave them instructions about burying his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hebrews/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hebrews/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hebrews/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hebrews/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hebrews/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hebrews/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, dying, made mention concerning the outgoing of the sons of Israel, and gave command concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, dying, made mention concerning the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hebrews/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> by faith, Joseph dying, concerning the outgoing of the sons of Israel did make mention, and concerning his bones did give command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hebrews/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel: and charged concerning his bones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hebrews/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the going out of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hebrews/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />By faith, Joseph, as he was dying, recalled the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave a commandment concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hebrews/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, near the end of his life, spoke of the Exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his burial.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he died made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />By faith, when Joseph was dying, he related the exodus of the children of Israel and gave orders about his bones.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/hebrews/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave commandment concerning his bones.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/hebrews/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, dying, made mention concerning the exodus of the children of Israel; and commanded concerning his own bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/hebrews/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, approaching his end, made mention of the children of Israel?s departure thence; and gave a charge respecting his bones.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/hebrews/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />by faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave directions concerning his burial.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/hebrews/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />By faith Joseph, when approaching his end, made mention of the departure of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/hebrews/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />By faith Joseph when he died, mentioned the departure of the children of Israel and gave a charge concerning his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hebrews/11-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2290" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">The Faith of Isaac, Jacob, Joseph</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: Pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">By faith</a> <a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-NMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph,</a> <a href="/greek/5053.htm" title="5053: teleutōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire.">when his end was near,</a> <a href="/greek/3421.htm" title="3421: emnēmoneusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse.">spoke about</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1841.htm" title="1841: exodou (N-GFS) -- (a) an exit, going out, departure from a place; the exodus, (b) death. From ek and hodos; an exit, i.e. death.">exodus</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huiōn (N-GMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">Israelites</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1781.htm" title="1781: eneteilato (V-AIM-3S) -- To give orders (injunctions, instructions, commands). From en and the base of telos; to enjoin.">gave instructions</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3747.htm" title="3747: osteōn (N-GNP) -- A bone. Or contracted ostoun of uncertain affinity; a bone.">bones.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">23</span>By 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24-25</a></span><br />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.” / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-19.htm">Exodus 13:19</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-32.htm">Joshua 24:32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-15.htm">Acts 7:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3-4</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-21.htm">Genesis 48:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Genesis 49:29-30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13</a></span><br />And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-12.htm">Genesis 35:12</a></span><br />The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a></span><br />So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-43</a></span><br />Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. / He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Genesis 45:4-9</a></span><br />Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29-31</a></span><br />When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, / but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.” / “Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.</p><p class="hdg">faith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24,25</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/13-19.htm">Exodus 13:19</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/24-32.htm">Joshua 24:32</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">made mention of.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Body</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-30.htm">Bones</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Command</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-19.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Departing</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Departure</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-18.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Died</a> <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-22.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-19.htm">Life</a> <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Outgoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Body</a> <a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">Bones</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-20.htm">Command</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Departing</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Departure</a> <a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">End</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/james/4-8.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/exodus/23-16.htm">Outgoing</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">What faith is.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Without faith we cannot please God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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.<p><b>when his end was near</b><br>Joseph's awareness of his impending death reflects the biblical theme of mortality and the importance of preparing for one's end. This phrase indicates Joseph's foresight and understanding of God's plan, even as his life was drawing to a close. It also underscores the importance of faithfulness until the end, a recurring theme in Scripture.<p><b>spoke about the exodus of the Israelites</b><br>Joseph's mention of the exodus demonstrates his belief in God's covenant with Abraham, which included the promise of the land of Canaan. This prophecy, found in <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24</a>, shows Joseph's confidence in God's future deliverance of Israel from Egypt. It connects to the larger biblical narrative of redemption and deliverance, foreshadowing the eventual exodus led by Moses.<p><b>and gave instructions about his bones</b><br>Joseph's instructions regarding his bones, as recorded in <a href="/genesis/50-25.htm">Genesis 50:25</a>, signify his desire to be associated with the Promised Land, even in death. This act of faith is a powerful symbol of hope and trust in God's promises. It also prefigures the resurrection, as Joseph's bones were eventually carried to Canaan during the exodus, fulfilling his request and symbolizing the future hope of resurrection for all believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The 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 <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22</a> as he looked forward to God's promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/exodus_of_the_israelites.htm">Exodus of the Israelites</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph rose to power and where the Israelites lived for several generations before the Exodus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/instructions_about_his_bones.htm">Instructions about his bones</a></b><br>Joseph's command to the Israelites to carry his bones out of Egypt when God delivered them, signifying his faith in God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Joseph'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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_the_present.htm">Hope Beyond the Present</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_believed_in_the_old_testament.htm">Who were the believers in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happens_in_exodus.htm">What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'i_shall_not_die'_deny_mortality.htm">(Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_humans_command_angels.htm">Can humans command angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">When he died.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">drawing to his end.</span> The word is taken from <a href="/genesis/50-26.htm" title="So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.">Genesis 50:26</a>; and the mention of the departure (literally, <span class= "ital">the Exodus</span>) of the children of Israel is found in <a href="/context/hebrews/11-24.htm" title="By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;">Hebrews 11:24-25</a>. 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 <a href="/exodus/13-19.htm" title="And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straightly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and you shall carry up my bones away hence with you.">Exodus 13:19</a>, "Moses took the bones of Joseph with him" out of Egypt; and <a href="/joshua/24-32.htm" title="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.">Joshua 24:32</a>, "And the bones of Joseph buried they in Shechem."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By faith Joseph, when dying, made mention of the departing</span> (<span class="accented">Exodus</span>) <span class="cmt_word">of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.</span> The reference is to <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24, 25</a>, which, after what has been said above, requires no further comment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hebrews/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">By faith</span><br /><span class="grk">Πίστει</span> <span class="translit">(Pistei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joseph,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωσὴφ</span> <span class="translit">(Iōsēph)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when his end was near,</span><br /><span class="grk">τελευτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(teleutōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5053.htm">Strong's 5053: </a> </span><span class="str2">To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spoke about</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμνημόνευσεν</span> <span class="translit">(emnēmoneusen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3421.htm">Strong's 3421: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, i.e. Recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exodus</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξόδου</span> <span class="translit">(exodou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) an exit, going out, departure from a place; the exodus, (b) death. From ek and hodos; an exit, i.e. death.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israelites</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰσραὴλ</span> <span class="translit">(Israēl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave instructions</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνετείλατο</span> <span class="translit">(eneteilato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1781.htm">Strong's 1781: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give orders (injunctions, instructions, commands). From en and the base of telos; to enjoin.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bones.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀστέων</span> <span class="translit">(osteōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3747.htm">Strong's 3747: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bone. Or contracted ostoun of uncertain affinity; a bone.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hebrews/11-22.htm">Hebrews 11:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph when his end was (Heb. 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