concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead.
Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.
By faith Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.