Hebrews 11:3

“Through faith 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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 11:3

Through faith we vnderstand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seene were not made of things which doe appeare.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
- American Standard Version (1901)

By faith it is clear to us that the order of events was fixed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made from things which only seem to be.
- Basic English Bible

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

By faith we apprehend that the worlds were framed by [the] word of God, so that that which is seen should not take its origin from things which appear.
- Darby Bible

By faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God; that from invisible things visible things might be made.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which do appear.
- English Revised Version

By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 11:3

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 11:3


11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds - Heaven and earth and all things in them, visible and invisible. Where made - Formed, fashioned, and finished. By the word - The sole command of God, without any instrument or preceding matter. And as creation is the foundation and specimen of the whole divine economy, so faith in the creation is the foundation and specimen of all faith. So that things which are seen - As the sun, earth, stars. Were made of things which do not appear - Out of the dark, unapparent chaos, #Gen 1:2|. And this very chaos was created by the divine power; for before it was thus created it had no existence in nature.



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 11:3


Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God. The creation of the world is among "the things not seen", and all our knowledge of it rests upon our faith in the word of God. Indeed, our knowledge of all past history depends upon faith.

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