Keraia
Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:2

Faith and Assurance · Hebrews 11:1–3
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Translations

Modern
This is why the ancients were commended.
Traditional
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Literal
For in this the ancients were well-attested.
Latin
In hac enim testimonium consecuti sunt senes.

Original

Greek
English
This is why the ancients were commended.

Notes

Hebrews 11:2

the ancients were commended: Scripture speaks positively about their lives of faith (see also Hebrews 11:39).

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

  • (a) the phrase by faith,

  • (b) the person's name,

  • (c) the event or action showing faith, and

  • (d) the result.

Parallels

Genesis 1:1–2 John 1:1–5

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Letter to the Romans Obedience Perseverance

Topics

Elder in the Christian Church Evolution Faith by It Saints: Obtain a Good Report Faith: General Scriptures Concerning