Hebrews 11:8

Translations

Modern

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going.

Traditional

By faith Abraham, 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.

Literal

By faith Abraham, being called to go out into a place that he was about to receive for an inheritance, obeyed and went out, not knowing where he is going.

Latin

Fide qui vocatur Abraham obedivit in locum exire, quem accepturus erat in hæreditatem: et exiit, nesciens quo iret.

Original

Greek

English

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going.

Notes

Hebrews 11:8

Abraham … obeyed: See Genesis 12:1 –2. He acted without knowing his destination, trusting in what he could not yet see.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Jacob “Belief” in the Gospel of John By Faith Faith and Good Deeds God Protects His Servant Nehemiah’s Confidence in God

Related verses

Genesis 12:1–4
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.
Acts 7:2–4
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
Matthew 7:24–25
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Genesis 15:7–8
The LORD also told him, “I am the LORD, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.”
Genesis 22:18
And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
Genesis 12:7
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
James 2:14–16
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Psalm 105:9–11
…the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.
Romans 10:16
But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
Isaiah 41:2
Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.
1 Peter 4:17
For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
Hebrews 11:33
…who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Parallels

Genesis 15–22 Romans 4:1–12

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

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

Topics

Abraham: Divine Call of Abraham: Faith of Call: To Special Religious Duty of Abraham Decision: Abraham Faith in the offering up of Isaac Faith: Abraham Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Abraham, when Commanded to Leave his Native Land and to Go where he did not Know Obedience to God: Abram Obedience: Abraham Self-Denial: Abraham

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