Hebrews 11:22 net — By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his bur…

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"By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial."

— Hebrews 11:22, NET Bible

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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and he reasoned that God could even raise him from the dead, and in a sense he received him back from there.

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By faith also Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.

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By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.

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By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial.

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By faith, when Moses was born, his parents hid him for three months, because they saw the child was beautiful and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.

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By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

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choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy sin’s fleeting pleasure.

Hebrews 11:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:22 say?
Hebrews 11:22 in the NET Bible reads: “By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial.”
Where is Hebrews 11:22 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 22.
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 11:22.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:22 in?
Hebrews 11:22 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 11:22?
Hebrews 11:22 reads (NET): “By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial.” 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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