Hebrews 11:39 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

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.

Hebrews 11:39

39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: