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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:30

The Faith of Many · Hebrews 11:30–40
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Translations

Modern
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
Traditional
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
Literal
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been encircled for seven days.
Latin
Fide muri Jericho corruerunt, circuitu dierum septem.

Original

Greek
English
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

Notes

Hebrews 11:30

The conquest of Jericho (Joshua 5:13–6:27) shows great faith. The people followed God's unusual instructions obediently.

Hebrews 11:17–31

These strong examples of faith start with Abraham's family and end with Rahab. They show that faith is the only way to respond to God.

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.

Places

Jericho: An ancient city in Canaan, famously conquered by Israel

Glossary

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

Topics

Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Joshua and the People of Israel, in the Method of Taking Jericho Walls of Jericho