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Feb 23, 2023 · Working from the same essential principle, the writer of Hebrews reminds readers that faith is “the evidence of things not seen” ( Hebrews 11:1 ). The term translated “evidence” is the Greek word elengchos, which often refers to an argument or a case being made. Faith is an argument for that which is not yet seen.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.—. Hebrews 11:1. 1. This is the only place in the Bible where we have what can be called a definition of faith. The text enjoys, indeed, the unique distinction of being the only approach to definition that we find in the Bible. In the Revised Version there are two ...
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Verse 1. - Now faith is the substance (so A.V., with marginal readings, "or ground, or, confidence") of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. On the senses in which the word ὑπόστασις (translated "substance") may be used, see under Hebrews 1:2. As to the sense intended here, views differ.
- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Verse 1. - Now faith is the substance (so A.V., with marginal readings, "or ground, or, confidence") of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
- For by it the elders obtained a good report. Verse 2. - For in this (i.e. faith, ἐν ταύτῃ) the elders obtained a good report; literally were witnessed of; i.e.
- 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.
- By 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.
Hebrews 11:1. ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. NIV Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. NASB Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen. CSB Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not ...
CHAPTER 11 *. Faith of the Ancients. 1 Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence * of things not seen. a 2 Because of it the ancients were well attested. 3 b By faith we understand that the universe was ordered by the word of God, * so that what is visible came into being through the invisible.
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