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Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things to be hoped for, the evidence of things that appear not.

And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction,

Now faith is a well-grounded assurance of that for which we hope, and a conviction of the reality of things which we do not see.

Hebrews 11:2

For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.

for in this were the elders testified of;

For by it the saints of old won God's approval.

Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God; that from invisible things visible things might be made.

by faith we understand the ages to have been prepared by a saying of God, in regard to the things seen not having come out of things appearing;

Through faith we understand that the worlds came into being, and still exist, at the command of God, so that what is seen does not owe its existence to that which is visible.

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice exceeding that of Cain, by which he obtained a testimony that he was just, God giving testimony to his gifts; and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

by faith a better sacrifice did Abel offer to God than Cain, through which he was testified to be righteous, God testifying of his gifts, and through it, he being dead, doth yet speak.

Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Hebrews 11:5

By faith Henoch was translated, that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had testimony that he pleased God.

By faith Enoch was translated not to see death, and was not found, because God did translate him; for before his translation he had been testified to that he had pleased God well,

Through faith Enoch was taken from the earth so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken we have evidence that he truly pleased God.

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please God. For he that cometh to God, must believe that he is, and is a rewarder to them that seek him.

and apart from faith it is impossible to please well, for it behoveth him who is coming to God to believe that He is, and to those seeking Him He becometh a rewarder.

But where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find Him.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noe, having received an answer concerning those things which as yet were not seen, moved with fear, framed the ark for the saving of his house, by the which he condemned the world; and was instituted heir of the justice which is by faith.

By faith Noah, having been divinely warned concerning the things not yet seen, having feared, did prepare an ark to the salvation of his house, through which he did condemn the world, and of the righteousness according to faith he became heir.

Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.

Hebrews 11:8

By faith he that is called Abraham, obeyed to go out into a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

By faith Abraham, being called, did obey, to go forth to the place that he was about to receive for an inheritance, and he went forth, not knowing whither he doth go;

Through faith Abraham, upon being called to leave home and go into a land which he was soon to receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going to.

Hebrews 11:9

By faith he abode in the land, dwelling in cottages, with Isaac and Jacob, the co-heirs of the same promise.

by faith he did sojourn in the land of the promise as a strange country, in tabernacles having dwelt with Isaac and Jacob, fellow-heirs of the same promise,

Through faith he came and made his home for a time in a land which had been promised to him, as if in a foreign country, living in tents together with Isaac and Jacob, sharers with him in the same promise;

Hebrews 11:10

For he looked for a city that hath foundations; whose builder and maker is God.

for he was looking for the city having the foundations, whose artificer and constructor [is] God.

for he continually looked forward to the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

Hebrews 11:11

By faith also Sara herself, being barren, received strength to conceive seed, even past the time of age; because she believed that he was faithful who had promised,

By faith also Sarah herself did receive power to conceive seed, and she bare after the time of life, seeing she did judge Him faithful who did promise;

Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother although she was past the time of life for this because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise.

Hebrews 11:12

For which cause there sprung even from one (and him as good as dead) as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.

wherefore, also from one were begotten and that of one who had become dead as the stars of the heaven in multitude, and as sand that [is] by the sea-shore the innumerable.

And thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars of the sky in number, and like the sands on the sea shore which cannot be counted.

Hebrews 11:13

All these died according to faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them afar off, and saluting them, and confessing that they are pilgrims and strangers on the earth.

In faith died all these, not having received the promises, but from afar having seen them, and having been persuaded, and having saluted [them], and having confessed that strangers and sojourners they are upon the earth,

All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;

Hebrews 11:14

For they that say these things, do signify that they seek a country. 15 And truly if they had been mindful of that from whence they came out, they had doubtless time to return.

for those saying such things make manifest that they seek a country;

for men who acknowledge this make it manifest that they are seeking elsewhere a country of their own.

Hebrews 11:16

But now they desire a better, that is to say, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.

and if, indeed, they had been mindful of that from which they came forth, they might have had an opportunity to return,

And if they had cherished the remembrance of the country they had left, they would have found an opportunity to return;

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises, offered up his only begotten son;

but now they long for a better, that is, an heavenly, wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for He did prepare for them a city.

but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 11:18

(To whom it was said: In Isaac shall thy seed be called.)

By faith Abraham hath offered up Isaac, being tried, and the only begotten he did offer up who did receive the promises,

Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son

Hebrews 11:19

Accounting that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Whereupon also he received him for a parable.

of whom it was said `In Isaac shall a seed be called to thee;`

with regard to whom he had been told, "It is through Isaac that your posterity shall be traced."

Hebrews 11:20

By faith also of things to come, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau.

reckoning that even out of the dead God is able to raise up, whence also in a figure he did receive [him].

For he reckoned that God is even able to raise a man up from among the dead, and, figuratively speaking, it was from among the dead that he received Isaac again.

Hebrews 11:21

By faith Jacob dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and adored the top of his rod.

By faith, concerning coming things, Isaac did bless Jacob and Esau;

Through faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even in connexion with things soon to come.

Hebrews 11:22

By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the going out of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

by faith Jacob dying each of the sons of Joseph did bless, and did bow down upon the top of his staff;

Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.

Hebrews 11:23

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents; because they saw he was a comely babe, and they feared not the king's edict.

by faith, Joseph dying, concerning the outgoing of the sons of Israel did make mention, and concerning his bones did give command.

Through faith Joseph, when he was near his end, made mention of the departure of the descendants of Israel, and gave orders about his own body.

Hebrews 11:24

By faith Moses, when he was grown up, denied himself to be the son of Pharao's daughter;

By faith Moses, having been born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child comely, and were not afraid of the decree of the king;

Through faith the child Moses was hid for three months by his parents, because they saw his rare beauty; and the king's edict had no terror for them.

Hebrews 11:25

Rather choosing to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have the pleasure of sin for a time,

by faith Moses, having become great, did refuse to be called a son of the daughter of Pharaoh,

Through faith Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son,

Hebrews 11:26

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasure of the Egyptians. For he looked unto the reward.

having chosen rather to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have sin`s pleasure for a season,

having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;

Hebrews 11:27

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the fierceness of the king: for he endured as seeing him that is invisible.

greater wealth having reckoned the reproach of the Christ than the treasures in Egypt, for he did look to the recompense of reward;

because he deemed the reproaches which he might meet with in the service of the Christ to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his gaze on the coming reward.

Hebrews 11:28

By faith he celebrated the pasch, and the shedding of the blood; that he, who destroyed the firstborn, might not touch them.

by faith he left Egypt behind, not having been afraid of the wrath of the king, for, as seeing the Invisible One he endured;

Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One.

Hebrews 11:29

By faith they passed through the Red Sea, as by dry land: which the Egyptians attempting, were swallowed up.

by faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that He who is destroying the first-born might not touch them.

Through faith he instituted the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites.

Hebrews 11:30

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, by the going round them seven days.

By faith they did pass through the Red Sea as through dry land, which the Egyptians having received a trial of, were swallowed up;

Through faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing over dry land, but the Egyptians, when they tried to do the same, were swallowed up.

Hebrews 11:31

By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, receiving the spies with peace.

by faith the walls of Jericho did fall, having been surrounded for seven days;

Through faith the walls of Jericho fell to the ground after being surrounded for seven days.

Hebrews 11:32

And what shall I yet say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, Barac, Samson, Jephthe, David, Samuel, and the prophets:

by faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved, having received the spies with peace.

Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them.

Hebrews 11:33

Who by faith conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

And what shall I yet say? for the time will fail me recounting about Gideon, Barak also, and Samson, and Jephthah, David also, and Samuel, and the prophets,

And why need I say more? For time will fail me if I tell the story of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and of David and Samuel and the Prophets;

Hebrews 11:34

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, recovered strength from weakness, became valiant in battle, put to flight the armies of foreigners:

who through faith did subdue kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped mouths of lions,

men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,

Hebrews 11:35

Women received their dead raised to life again. But others were racked, not accepting deliverance, that they might find a better resurrection.

quenched the power of fire, escaped the mouth of the sword, were made powerful out of infirmities, became strong in battle, caused to give way camps of the aliens.

deprived fire of its power, escaped being killed by the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put to flight foreign armies.

Hebrews 11:36

And others had trial of mockeries and stripes, moreover also of bands and prisons.

Women received by a rising again their dead, and others were tortured, not accepting the redemption, that a better rising again they might receive,

Women received back their dear ones alive from the dead; and others were put to death with torture, refusing the deliverance offered to them that they might secure a better resurrection.

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, they were cut asunder, they were tempted, they were put to death by the sword, they wandered about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being in want, distressed, afflicted:

and others of mockings and scourgings did receive trial, and yet of bonds and imprisonment;

Others again were tested by cruel mockery and by scourging; yes, and by chains and imprisonment.

Hebrews 11:38

Of whom the world was not worthy; wandering in deserts, in mountains, and in dens, and in caved of the earth.

they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tried; in the killing of the sword they died; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins being destitute, afflicted, injuriously treated,

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tried by temptation, they were killed with the sword. They went from place to place in sheepskins or goatskins, enduring want, oppression and cruelty.

Hebrews 11:39

And all these being approved by the testimony of faith, received not the promise;

of whom the world was not worthy; in deserts wandering, and [in] mountains, and [in] caves, and [in] the holes of the earth;

(They were men of whom the world was not worthy.) They wandered across deserts and mountains, or hid themselves in caves and in holes in the ground.

Hebrews 11:40

God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us.

and these all, having been testified to through the faith, did not receive the promise,

And although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise;

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