Hebrews 11:1 — Parallel Bible Study & Exegesis
Hebrews 11:1 gives the definitive biblical definition of faith: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It provides solid title-deed reality to God’s promises before physical manifestation.
Hebrews 11:1 Side-by-Side Parallel Translations
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
“Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.”
Ἔστιν δὲ πίστις ἐλπιζομένων ὑπόστασις, πραγμάτων ἔλεγχος οὐ βλεπομένων.
“Na gyidie ne nnoɔma a wɔhwɛ kwan no nnyinasoɔ, nnoɔma a wɔnhunu ho adanseɛ.”
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Word Study
Pistis (G4102 — Faith, conviction of truth), Hypostasis (G5287 — Underlying substance, legal title deed, foundation), Elenchos (G1650 — Inner proof, compelling conviction).