📖 Hebrews — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Hebrews 11:1 Now Rfaith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Hebrews 11:3 Through Rfaith 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 11:4 By Rfaith 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 11:5 By faith REnoch 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.
Hebrews 11:6 But Rwithout faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:7 By faith RNoah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Hebrews 11:8 By faith RAbraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Hebrews 11:9 By faith Rhe sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
Hebrews 11:10 For Rhe looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Hebrews 11:11 Through faith also RSara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
Hebrews 11:12 Therefore sprang there even of one, Rand him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
Hebrews 11:13 These Rall died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Hebrews 11:14 For they that say such things declare plainly that Rthey seek a country.
Hebrews 11:15 And truly, if they had been Rmindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
Hebrews 11:16 But now Rthey desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Hebrews 11:17 By Rfaith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
Hebrews 11:18 Of whom it was said, RThat in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
Hebrews 11:19 Accounting that RGod was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
Hebrews 11:20 RBy faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
Hebrews 11:21 By Rfaith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
Hebrews 11:22 By Rfaith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Hebrews 11:23 By Rfaith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.
Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, Rwhen he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;
Hebrews 11:25 RChoosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Hebrews 11:26 Esteeming Rthe reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
Hebrews 11:27 By faith Rhe forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Hebrews 11:28 Through faith Rhe kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
Hebrews 11:29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
Hebrews 11:31 By faith Rthe harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Hebrews 11:32 And Rwhat shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
Hebrews 11:33 Who Rthrough faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
Hebrews 11:34 RQuenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Hebrews 11:35 RWomen received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
Hebrews 11:36 And others had trial of cruel Rmockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
Hebrews 11:37 They were Rstoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
Hebrews 11:38 (Of Rwhom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Hebrews 11:39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some Rbetter thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 11:1–7 — Faith and the earliest witnesses
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Faith concerns hoped-for and unseen things. Abel, Enoch, and Noah illustrate acceptable worship, trust, and obedient preparation.
Key Truth: Let faith become an obedient response to God.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now ____ is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of …” (Hebrews 11:1)
Find it in Hebrews 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was ____ , God testifying of his gifts: and by it he …” (Hebrews 11:4)
Find it in Hebrews 11:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… of God of things not seen as yet, moved with ____ , prepared an ark to the saving of his house; …” (Hebrews 11:7)
Find it in Hebrews 11:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 11:8–22 — Faith in God's promised future
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants trust promises beyond present sight, seeking a better country and blessing generations to come.
Key Truth: Trust God's promise beyond immediate results.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “By ____ Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.” (Hebrews 11:20)
Find it in Hebrews 11:20 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ , if they had been mindful of that country from …” (Hebrews 11:15)
Find it in Hebrews 11:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… when he died, made mention of the departing of the ____ of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.” (Hebrews 11:22)
Find it in Hebrews 11:22 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 11:23–40 — Faith through deliverance and suffering
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Moses and many unnamed witnesses act through faith; some receive deliverance while others endure suffering, awaiting God's better provision.
Key Truth: Do not measure faithfulness only by visible success.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s ____ .” (Hebrews 11:23)
Find it in Hebrews 11:23 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ shall I more say? for the time would fail me …” (Hebrews 11:32)
Find it in Hebrews 11:32 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And these all, ____ obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:” (Hebrews 11:39)
Find it in Hebrews 11:39 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 15:6 — Abraham's belief offers a foundational connection with the chapter's witnesses.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which example helps you trust God when results remain unseen?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 11:1–7 (Faith and the earliest witnesses) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 11:8–22 (Faith in God's promised future) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 11:23–40 (Faith through deliverance and suffering) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does the chapter describe faith?
5. What must one coming to God believe?
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