All] Understand it of Abraham, Sara, Isaac, and Jacob, unto whom the three following verses properly and directly agree. in faith] Gr. according to faith. That is, persevering in faith. promises] That is, the Land of Canaan which was promised, and which was a type of heaven. saw] As Abraham did the day of Christ, John 8:56. afarre] For Abrahams posteritie had not the possession of the Land of Canaan till above foure hundred yeeres after, Genesis 15:13. embraced] Laid hold on them. It may be an allusion to the custome of saluting one another by embracings or laying hold of each other. Some are of opinion that the Apostle alludes to the custome of Mariners, who when they see land, joyfully salute it, though afarre off. confessed] Genesis 23:4. & Genesis 47:9. 1 Chronicles 29:15. Psalms 39:12. & Psalms 119:19.