21 By faith Jacob, as he[a] was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, as he[b] was dying, mentioned about the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his bones.

23 By faith Moses, when he[c] was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw the child was handsome, and they were not afraid of the edict of the king.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:21 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“was dying”)
  2. Hebrews 11:22 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“was dying”)
  3. Hebrews 11:23 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“afraid of”)