Hebrews 11:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:1 — KJV
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence”
— Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:1
“And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:1: substance, things, ground
“Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD. blood: Heb. bloods plat: or, portion”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:1: now, seen, ground
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:1: now, things, seen
“And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:1: things, hoped, seen
“And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you. I have: or, he hath”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:1: now, things, confidence
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