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No Mention of the Jordan in Heb. 11:29-30

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Hebrews 11:29‑30

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Question: Heb. 11:29, 30²⁹By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. ³⁰By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. (Hebrews 11:29‑30). Please explain why there is no mention of the Jordan.

Answer: The Epistle characteristically dwells on the actual walk through the desert (and so the tabernacle) rather than the land (save in prospect). Hence we have the Red Sea crossed, not the Jordan which would suit the line of truth in the Epistle to the Ephesians.

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