Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith - They were all commended and approved on account of their confidence in God; see the notes on Hebrews 11:2.
Received not the promise - That is, did not receive the fulfillment of the promise; or did not receive all that was promised. They all still looked forward to some future blessings; notes, Hebrews 11:13.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Hebrews 11:39:
Hebrews 11:13
1 Peter 1:12
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