Hebrews 11:3
“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.”
Hebrews 11:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- By faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God; that from invisible things visible things might be made.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
- DARBYDarby
- By faith we apprehend that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that that which is seen should not take its origin from things which appear.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 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;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Hebrews 11
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3Through 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.
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.
5By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
About Hebrews 11: Examples of Faith
This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their example and persevere in their own faith.
Commentary
Hebrews 11 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith. It begins by defining faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” This definition is then followed by a long list of examples of people who had faith in God and were rewarded for it. These examples include Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Rahab. Each of these individuals had faith in God and were rewarded for it in some way.