Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 11:1

BSB

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

AKJV

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

CPDV

Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not apparent.

ERV

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the proving of things not seen.

NHEB

Now faith is being confident of what we hope for, convinced about things we do not see.

SMT

And faith is the foundation of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 11:1

NowG1161Conjunction faithG4102Noun Feminine isG2076VerbthesubstanceG5287Noun FeminineofthingshopedforG1679VerbtheevidenceG1650Noun MasculineofthingsG4229Noun Neuter notG3756 seenG991Verb

Commentary for Hebrews 11:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 11:1

Summary

Faith substantiates invisible realities with confident assurance

Event

Definition of faith given

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD