Hebrews 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 13

1 Now faith is the essence of things being hoped, the evidence of things not being seen.

2 For by this the elders obtained witness.

3 By faith we understand the ages to have been framed by a Word of God, so that the things being visible should not come into being out of things being seen.

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Chapter Summary

1 What faith is. 6 Without faith we cannot please God.

Key Greek Words

παρὰ above, against, among G3844
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
⸀λαλεῖ preach, say, speak (after) G2980
μετετέθη carry over, change, remove G3346
γῆν country, earth(-ly), ground G1093

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People & Context

Definition of Faith

Faith is the essence of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith the elders obtained witness. By faith we understand the ages were …

Abel, Enoch, and Noah

By faith Abel offered a greater sacrifice. By faith Enoch was translated so as not to see death. Without faith it is impossible to please God. By fait…

Abraham and Sarah's Faith

By faith Abraham obeyed to go to an unknown inheritance, living as a foreigner. By faith Sarah received power for conception. From one as good as dead…

Timeline

Definition of Faith

Faith is the essence of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith the elders obtained witness. By faith we understand the ages were framed by a Word of God.

Hebrews 11:1-3
Abel, Enoch, and Noah

By faith Abel offered a greater sacrifice. By faith Enoch was translated so as not to see death. Without faith it is impossible to please God. By faith Noah prepared an ark and became heir of righteousness according to faith.

Hebrews 11:4-7
Abraham and Sarah's Faith

By faith Abraham obeyed to go to an unknown inheritance, living as a foreigner. By faith Sarah received power for conception. From one as good as dead came descendants as the stars and sand. They died in faith, confessing they were strangers on earth.

Hebrews 11:8-16

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