Hebrews 11:30
Hebrews 11:30 in Multiple Translations
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been compassed about for seven days.
By faith the walls of Jericho came down, after they had been circled for seven days.
Trusting in God, the Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days, and the walls fell down.
By faith the walles of Iericho fell downe after they were copassed about seue dayes.
by faith the walls of Jericho did fall, having been surrounded for seven days;
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed seven days.
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, by the going round them seven days.
It was because the Israeli people trusted God that the walls around Jericho city collapsed, after the Israelis marched around the walls for seven days.
Berean Amplified Bible — Hebrews 11:30
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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 11:30
Study Notes — Hebrews 11:30
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- Hebrews 11:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
- Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:30
- Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
- Sermons on Hebrews 11:30
Context — (Joshua–Malachi)
30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
31By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. 32And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 6:3–20 | March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” So Joshua son of Nun summoned the priests and said, “Take up the ark of the covenant and have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark of the LORD.” And he told the people, “Advance and march around the city, with the armed troops going ahead of the ark of the LORD.” After Joshua had spoken to the people, seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns before the LORD advanced and blew the horns, and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. While the horns continued to sound, the armed troops marched ahead of the priests who blew the horns, and the rear guard followed the ark. But Joshua had commanded the people: “Do not give a battle cry or let your voice be heard; do not let one word come out of your mouth until the day I tell you to shout. Then you are to shout!” So he had the ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. And the people returned to the camp and spent the night there. Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD. And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding. So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days. Then on the seventh day, they got up at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same manner. That was the only day they circled the city seven times. After the seventh time around, the priests blew the horns, and Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the LORD has given you the city! Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.” So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. |
| 2 | 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 | The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. |
Hebrews 11:30 Summary
Hebrews 11:30 tells us that the walls of Jericho fell because of the faith of God's people. This means that when we trust and obey God, He can do amazing things, even when it seems impossible (as seen in Matthew 19:26). The Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days, trusting that God would bring them down, and He did. We can learn from their example to trust God and obey His commands, even when it's hard or unclear, and to trust in His power to overcome any obstacle (as seen in Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the walls of Jericho falling in Hebrews 11:30?
The walls of Jericho falling is a demonstration of God's power and the faith of His people, as seen in Joshua 6:20, where the people's obedience to God's instructions led to the miraculous collapse of the walls.
How does the story of Jericho relate to the concept of faith in Hebrews 11:30?
The story of Jericho shows that faith is not just about believing in God, but also about obeying His commands, as seen in Joshua 6:1-27, and trusting in His power to accomplish the impossible, as stated in Matthew 17:20.
What can we learn from the Israelites' actions in marching around the walls of Jericho for seven days?
The Israelites' actions demonstrate the importance of perseverance and trust in God's plan, even when it seems strange or unclear, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
How does the fall of Jericho serve as an example for Christians today?
The fall of Jericho serves as a reminder that God is capable of accomplishing great things through His people when they have faith and obey His commands, as seen in 2 Corinthians 10:4, where we are encouraged to trust in God's power to overcome any obstacle.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's power and plan, even when it seems unclear or difficult?
- How can I demonstrate my faith in God, like the Israelites did when they marched around the walls of Jericho?
- What are some 'walls' in my life that I need to trust God to bring down, and how can I obey His commands to see them fall?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of perseverance and trust from the story of Jericho to my own life and challenges?
Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:30
Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:30
Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 11:30
Sermons on Hebrews 11:30
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Be Strong and Do Exploits by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the Church of Jesus Christ, describing it as "sleeping through revolution." He emphasizes that while the world is consta |
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Heart-Faith and Not Mind-Faith by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in the heart that God raised him from the dead. He explains that true belief in the |
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Faith by Oswald J. Smith | Oswald J. Smith emphasizes that faith is the essential key to unlocking God's power, illustrated by the fall of Jericho's walls through faith. He stresses the importance of receivi |
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Our Daily Homily - Joshua by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of claiming our spiritual inheritance in Christ, drawing parallels between the Israelites' conquest of Canaan and the believer's appropriation o |
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By Faith the Walls of Jericho Fell Down by Joshua Daniel | Joshua Daniel preaches on the heroes of faith, focusing on Joshua's characteristics that made him a hero of faith. He emphasizes the importance of being strong and courageous in ob |
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Shout of Faith by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the powerful shout of faith demonstrated by the Israelites at Jericho, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith in claiming God's promises even |
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Thresh the Mountains by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the power of faith, using the example of the woman with great faith in Matthew 15:28 and the story of the walls of Jericho falling down by faith. H |






