Hebrews 11:1–3
NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
¶ Now faith is the ‖substance of things hoped for, the euidence of things not seen.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, ground, or confidence
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
For by it the Elders obtained a good report.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Through faith we vnderstand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seene were not made of things which doe appeare.
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From verse 1
- 2 Corinthians 5:7Rank 1 from verse 1
- 2 Corinthians 4:18Rank 2 from verse 1
18While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
18While we looke not at the things which are seene, but at y e things which are not seene: for the things which are seene, are temporall, but the things which are not seene, are eternall.
- Romans 8:24–25Rank 3 from verse 1
24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
24For wee are saued by hope: but hope that is seene, is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
25But if wee hope for that wee see not, then doe wee with patience waite for it.
- Hebrews 11:7Rank 4 from verse 1
7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
7By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seene as yet, ‖moued with feare, prepared an Arke to the sauing of his house, by the which he condemned the world, and became heire of the righteousnesse which is by faith.
- Hebrews 10:22Rank 5 from verse 1
22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
22Let vs drawe neere with a true heart in full assurance of faith, hauing our hearts sprinkled from an euill conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
- 1 Peter 1:7–8Rank 6 from verse 1
7That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
7That the triall of your faith, being much more precious then of golde that perisheth, though it bee tryed with fire, might be found vnto praise, and honor, and glory, at the appearing of Iesus Christ:
8Whom hauing not seene, yee loue, in whom though now ye see him not, yet beleeuing, ye reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable, and full of glory,
- Psalms 27:13Rank 7 from verse 1
- Hebrews 11:27Rank 8 from verse 1
- Hebrews 6:18–19Rank 9 from verse 1
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
19Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lye, wee might haue a strong consolation, who haue fled for refuge to lay hold vpon the hope set before vs.
19Which hope we haue as an anker of the soule both sure and stedfast, and which entreth into that within the vaile,
- Hebrews 6:12Rank 10 from verse 1
- Hebrews 10:39Rank 11 from verse 1
- Psalms 42:11Rank 12 from verse 1
11Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
11Why art thou cast downe, O my soule? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
- 1 Corinthians 13:13Rank 13 from verse 1
- Hebrews 11:13Rank 14 from verse 1
13These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
13These all died †in faith, not hauing receiued the promises, but hauing seene them a farre off, and were perswaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
- Galatians 5:6Rank 15 from verse 1
- Hebrews 3:14Rank 16 from verse 1
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Rank 17 from verse 1
- 2 Peter 1:1Rank 18 from verse 1
1SIMON Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
1¶ Simon Peter, a seruant & an Apostle of Iesus Christ, to them that haue obtained like precious Faith with vs, through the righteousnes of God, and our Sauiour Iesus Christ.
- Acts 20:21Rank 19 from verse 1
1PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
1¶ Paul a seruant of God, and an Apostle of Iesus Christ, according to the Faith of Gods Elect, and the acknowledging of the trueth which is after godlinesse,
- Hebrews 2:3Rank 21 from verse 1
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great saluation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed vnto vs by them that heard him,
- 2 Corinthians 11:17Rank 22 from verse 1
- 2 Corinthians 9:4Rank 23 from verse 1
From verse 2
- Hebrews 11:39Rank 1 from verse 2
- Hebrews 11:4Rank 2 from verse 2
4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
4By faith Abel offered vnto God a more excellent sacrifice then Kain, by which he obtained witnes that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead, ‖yet speaketh.
From verse 3
- Psalms 33:6Rank 1 from verse 3
- 2 Peter 3:5Rank 3 from verse 3
- Romans 4:17Rank 4 from verse 3
17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
17(As it is written, *I haue made thee a father of many nations) ‖before him whom he beleeued, euen God who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which bee not, as though they were,
- Acts 17:24Rank 5 from verse 3
- Revelation 4:11Rank 6 from verse 3
- Hebrews 1:2Rank 7 from verse 3
- Jeremiah 10:11Rank 8 from verse 3
11Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
11Thus shal ye say vnto them, The Gods that haue not made the heauens, & the earth, euen they shall perish from the earth, & from vnder these heauens.
- Romans 1:19–21Rank 9 from verse 3
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
19Because that which may bee knowen of God, is manifest in ‖them, for God hath shewed it vnto them.
20For the inuisible things of him from the Creation of the world, are clearely seene, being vnderstood by the things that are made, euen his eternall Power and Godhead, ‖so that they are without excuse:
21Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankefull, but became vaine in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened:
- Genesis 1:1Rank 10 from verse 3
- Isaiah 40:26Rank 11 from verse 3
26Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
26Lift vp your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names, by the greatnesse of his might, for that hee is strong in power, not one faileth.
- Acts 14:15Rank 12 from verse 3
15And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
15And saying, Sirs, Why doe yee these things? Wee also are men of like passions with you, and preach vnto you, that ye should turne from these vanities, vnto the liuing God, *which made heauen and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.
- Jeremiah 10:16Rank 13 from verse 3
16The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The Lord of hosts is his name.
16*The portion of Iacob is not like them: for he is the fourmer of all things, and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD of hostes is his Name.
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Hebrews 11:1
Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of hope, meaning to expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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That which proves, makes clear, or gives assurance.
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Hebrews 11:2
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of obtain, meaning to gain, acquire, receive, secure, or attain.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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good report
A favourable testimony, reputation, commendation, or account.
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Sense 1: A statement or account of facts. Sense 2: As a verb, to tell, relate, or make known.
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Hebrews 11:3
From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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understand
To comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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Past-tense, past-participial, or adjectival form of frame. Formed, made, devised, or prepared.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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The one true God.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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1. To come or become visible or manifest. 2. To come or present oneself before someone. 3. To seem or have an outward appearance.
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1NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
1¶ Now faith is the ‖substance of things hoped for, the euidence of things not seen.
Selected passage2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
2For by it the Elders obtained a good report.
Selected passage3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
3Through faith we vnderstand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seene were not made of things which doe appeare.
Selected passage4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
4By faith Abel offered vnto God a more excellent sacrifice then Kain, by which he obtained witnes that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead, ‖yet speaketh.