in faith Lit. "according to faith."

not having received the promises They received the promises in one sense, aspromises (Hebrews 11:17), but had not yet entered upon their fruition (comp. Hebrews 11:39 and Hebrews 9:15).

and were persuaded of them These words are not found in all the best mss.

and embraced them Rather, "saluting them" (Genesis 49:18). "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad" (John 8:56).

confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims Genesis 23:4; Gen 47:9; 1 Chronicles 29:15; Psalms 39:12, &c.

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