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Hebrews 11:1

FaithHope
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

2 This is why the ancients were commended.

3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

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Compare

BSB
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
KJV
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
WEB
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
ASV
Now faith is assurance of [things] hoped for, a conviction of things not seen.
DARBY
Now faith is [the] substantiating of things hoped for, [the] conviction of things not seen.
BLB
Now faith is the assurance of [things] hoped for, the conviction of things not being seen.
ÅB
Men tro er full visshet om det som håpes, overbevisning om ting som ikke sees.
OTB
Troen er en sikkerhet for det som håpes, en overbevisning om ting som ikke sees.
B1930
Men tro er full visshet om det som håpes, overbevisning om ting som ikke sees.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Short explanation

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. The rest of the chapter gives examples of people who trusted God.

Context: The start of the chapter about the heroes of faith.

See also: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 5:7

    For we walk by faith, not by sight.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:18

    So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

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  • Romans 8:24–25

    For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

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  • Hebrews 11:7

    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

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  • Hebrews 10:22

    let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

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  • 1 Peter 1:7–8

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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  • Psalms 27:13

    Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

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  • Hebrews 11:27

    By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

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