Hebrews 11:21 bbe — By faith Jacob gave a blessing to the two sons of Joseph, when he was near to death; and gave God worship, supported by…

Bible in Basic English

"By faith Jacob gave a blessing to the two sons of Joseph, when he was near to death; and gave God worship, supported by his stick."

— Hebrews 11:21, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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Of whom it had been said, From Isaac will your seed take their name:

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Judging that God was able to give life even to the dead; and because of this he did get him back as if from death.

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By faith Isaac, blessing Jacob and Esau, gave news of things to come.

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By faith Jacob gave a blessing to the two sons of Joseph, when he was near to death; and gave God worship, supported by his stick.

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By faith Joseph, when his end was near, said that the children of Israel would go out of Egypt; and gave orders about his bones.

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By faith Moses was kept secretly by his father and mother for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a fair child; and they had no fear of the king's orders.

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By faith Moses, when he became a man, had no desire to be named the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

Hebrews 11:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:21 say?
Hebrews 11:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By faith Jacob gave a blessing to the two sons of Joseph, when he was near to death; and gave God worship, supported by his stick.”
Where is Hebrews 11:21 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 21.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 11:21.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:21 in?
Hebrews 11:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 11:21?
Hebrews 11:21 reads (BBE): “By faith Jacob gave a blessing to the two sons of Joseph, when he was near to death; and gave God worship, supported by his stick.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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