Hebrews 11
King James Version
11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
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.
4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
8 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.
9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:
19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
Hebrews 11
New King James Version
By Faith We Understand
11 Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence (A)of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that (B)the [c]worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Faith at the Dawn of History(C)
4 By faith (D)Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still (E)speaks.
5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, (F)“and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
7 By faith (G)Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, (H)prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of (I)the righteousness which is according to faith.
Faithful Abraham(J)
8 By faith (K)Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, (L)dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, (M)the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for (N)the city which has foundations, (O)whose builder and maker is God.
11 By faith (P)Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and (Q)she[d] bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him (R)faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as (S)dead, were born as many as the (T)stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.
The Heavenly Hope
13 These all died in faith, (U)not having received the (V)promises, but (W)having seen them afar off [e]were assured of them, embraced them and (X)confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those who say such things (Y)declare plainly that they seek a homeland. 15 And truly if they had called to mind (Z)that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed (AA)to be called their God, for He has (AB)prepared a city for them.
The Faith of the Patriarchs(AC)
17 By faith Abraham, (AD)when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 [f]of whom it was said, (AE)“In Isaac your seed shall be called,” 19 concluding that God (AF)was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.
20 By faith (AG)Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, (AH)blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.
22 By faith (AI)Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.
The Faith of Moses(AJ)
23 By faith (AK)Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s (AL)command.
24 By faith (AM)Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the [g]passing pleasures of sin, 26 esteeming (AN)the [h]reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures [i]in Egypt; for he looked to the (AO)reward.
27 By faith (AP)he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. 28 By faith (AQ)he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
29 By faith (AR)they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.
By Faith They Overcame
30 By faith (AS)the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 31 By faith (AT)the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who [j]did not believe, when (AU)she had received the spies with peace.
32 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of (AV)Gideon and (AW)Barak and (AX)Samson and (AY)Jephthah, also of (AZ)David and (BA)Samuel and the prophets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, (BB)stopped the mouths of lions, 34 (BC)quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 (BD)Women received their dead raised to life again.
Others were (BE)tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and (BF)of chains and imprisonment. 37 (BG)They were stoned, they were sawn in two, [k]were tempted, were slain with the sword. (BH)They wandered about (BI)in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— 38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, (BJ)in dens and caves of the earth.
39 And all these, (BK)having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, 40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be (BL)made perfect apart from us.
Footnotes
- Hebrews 11:1 realization
- Hebrews 11:1 Or confidence
- Hebrews 11:3 Or ages, Gr. aiones, aeons
- Hebrews 11:11 NU omits she bore a child
- Hebrews 11:13 NU, M omit were assured of them
- Hebrews 11:18 to
- Hebrews 11:25 temporary
- Hebrews 11:26 reviling because of
- Hebrews 11:26 NU, M of
- Hebrews 11:31 were disobedient
- Hebrews 11:37 NU omits were tempted
Hebreos 11
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La fe y sus héroes
11 Ahora bien, la fe es la certeza[a](A) de lo que se espera(B), la convicción[b] de lo que no se ve(C). 2 Porque por ella recibieron aprobación[c](D) los antiguos[d](E). 3 Por la fe entendemos que el universo[e] fue preparado(F) por(G) la palabra de Dios(H), de modo que lo que se ve no fue hecho de cosas visibles(I). 4 Por la fe Abel ofreció a Dios un mejor sacrificio que Caín(J), por[f] lo cual alcanzó el testimonio de que era justo(K), dando Dios testimonio de sus ofrendas[g](L); y por[h] la fe[i], estando muerto, todavía habla(M). 5 Por la fe Enoc fue trasladado al cielo para que no viera muerte(N); y no fue hallado porque Dios lo trasladó(O); porque antes de ser trasladado recibió testimonio de haber agradado a Dios. 6 Y sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios; porque es necesario que el que se acerca a Dios(P) crea que Él existe, y que es remunerador de los que le buscan. 7 Por la fe Noé(Q), siendo advertido(R) por Dios acerca de cosas que aún no se veían(S), con temor[j](T) preparó un arca para la salvación de su casa(U), por la cual[k] condenó al mundo, y llegó a ser heredero de la justicia que es según la fe(V). 8 Por la fe Abraham, al ser llamado, obedeció(W), saliendo para un lugar que había de recibir como herencia(X); y salió sin saber adónde iba. 9 Por la fe habitó como extranjero en la tierra de la promesa(Y) como en tierra extraña, viviendo en tiendas como[l] Isaac y Jacob(Z), coherederos de la misma promesa(AA), 10 porque esperaba la ciudad(AB) que tiene cimientos(AC), cuyo arquitecto y constructor es Dios(AD). 11 También por la fe Sara misma recibió fuerza para concebir[m](AE), aun pasada ya la edad propicia, pues consideró fiel al que lo había prometido(AF). 12 Por lo cual también nació de uno (y este casi muerto(AG) con respecto a esto) una descendencia como las estrellas del cielo en número, e innumerable como la arena que está a la orilla del mar(AH).
13 Todos estos murieron en fe(AI), sin haber recibido las promesas(AJ), pero habiéndolas visto y aceptado con gusto[n] desde lejos(AK), confesando que eran extranjeros y peregrinos[o] sobre la tierra(AL). 14 Porque los que dicen tales cosas, claramente dan a entender que buscan una patria propia. 15 Y si en verdad hubieran estado pensando en aquella patria de donde salieron, habrían tenido oportunidad de volver(AM). 16 Pero en realidad, anhelan una patria mejor, es decir, celestial(AN). Por lo cual, Dios no se avergüenza(AO) de ser[p] llamado Dios de ellos(AP), pues les ha preparado una ciudad(AQ).
17 Por la fe Abraham, cuando fue probado, ofreció a Isaac(AR); y el que había recibido las promesas(AS) ofrecía a su único[q] hijo; 18 fue a él a quien se le dijo: En Isaac te será llamada descendencia[r](AT). 19 Él consideró[s] que Dios era poderoso para levantar aun de entre los muertos(AU), de donde también, en sentido figurado[t](AV), lo volvió a recibir. 20 Por la fe bendijo Isaac a Jacob y a Esaú(AW), aun respecto a cosas futuras. 21 Por la fe Jacob, al morir, bendijo a cada uno de los hijos de José(AX), y adoró, apoyándose sobre el extremo de su bastón(AY). 22 Por la fe José, al morir, mencionó el éxodo de los hijos de Israel, y dio instrucciones acerca de sus huesos(AZ). 23 Por la fe Moisés, cuando nació, fue escondido por sus padres durante tres meses, porque vieron que era un niño hermoso(BA) y no temieron el edicto del rey(BB). 24 Por la fe Moisés, cuando era ya grande, rehusó ser llamado hijo de la hija de Faraón(BC), 25 escogiendo antes ser maltratado con el pueblo de Dios, que gozar de los placeres temporales del pecado(BD), 26 considerando como mayores riquezas el oprobio de Cristo[u] que los tesoros de Egipto(BE); porque tenía la mirada puesta en la recompensa(BF). 27 Por la fe salió de Egipto(BG) sin temer la ira del rey(BH), porque se mantuvo firme como viendo al Invisible(BI). 28 Por la fe celebró la Pascua y el rociamiento de la sangre(BJ), para que el exterminador de los primogénitos no los tocara(BK). 29 Por la fe pasaron el mar Rojo como por tierra seca, y cuando los egipcios lo intentaron hacer, se ahogaron[v](BL). 30 Por la fe cayeron los muros de Jericó(BM), después de ser rodeados por siete días(BN). 31 Por la fe la ramera Rahab no pereció con los desobedientes, por haber recibido a los espías en[w] paz(BO).
32 ¿Y qué más diré? Pues el tiempo me faltaría para contar de Gedeón(BP), Barac(BQ), Sansón(BR), Jefté(BS), David(BT), Samuel y los profetas(BU); 33 quienes por la fe conquistaron reinos(BV), hicieron justicia(BW), obtuvieron promesas(BX), cerraron bocas de leones(BY), 34 apagaron la violencia del fuego(BZ), escaparon del filo de la espada(CA); siendo débiles[x], fueron hechos fuertes, se hicieron poderosos en la guerra(CB), pusieron en fuga a ejércitos extranjeros(CC). 35 Las mujeres recibieron a sus muertos mediante la resurrección(CD); y otros fueron torturados, no aceptando su liberación[y], a fin de obtener una mejor resurrección. 36 Otros experimentaron[z] vituperios y azotes, y hasta cadenas y prisiones(CE). 37 Fueron apedreados(CF), aserrados(CG), tentados[aa], muertos a espada(CH); anduvieron de aquí para allá cubiertos con pieles de ovejas y de cabras(CI); destituidos, afligidos, maltratados(CJ) 38 (de los cuales el mundo no era digno), errantes por desiertos y montañas, por cuevas y cavernas de la tierra(CK). 39 Y todos estos, habiendo obtenido aprobación[ab] por su fe(CL), no recibieron la promesa(CM), 40 porque Dios había provisto[ac] algo mejor para nosotros(CN), a fin de que ellos no fueran hechos perfectos sin nosotros(CO).
Footnotes
- Hebreos 11:1 O, sustancia, o, seguridad
- Hebreos 11:1 O, evidencia, o, demostración
- Hebreos 11:2 Lit., recibieron testimonio
- Hebreos 11:2 O, antepasados
- Hebreos 11:3 Lit., los siglos
- Hebreos 11:4 O, por medio de
- Hebreos 11:4 I.e., al recibir las ofrendas de Abel
- Hebreos 11:4 O, por medio de
- Hebreos 11:4 Lit., ella
- Hebreos 11:7 Lit., siendo reverente
- Hebreos 11:7 I.e., la fe
- Hebreos 11:9 Lit., con
- Hebreos 11:11 Lit., para depositar la simiente
- Hebreos 11:13 Lit., saludado
- Hebreos 11:13 O, expatriados, o, exiliados
- Hebreos 11:16 Lit., no se avergüenza de ellos, de ser
- Hebreos 11:17 O, unigénito
- Hebreos 11:18 Lit., simiente
- Hebreos 11:19 Lit., Considerando
- Hebreos 11:19 Lit., en una parábola
- Hebreos 11:26 I.e., el Mesías
- Hebreos 11:29 Lit., fueron tragados
- Hebreos 11:31 Lit., con
- Hebreos 11:34 Lit., de la debilidad
- Hebreos 11:35 Lit., redención
- Hebreos 11:36 Lit., recibieron la prueba de
- Hebreos 11:37 Algunos mss. no incluyen: tentados
- Hebreos 11:39 Lit., testimonio
- Hebreos 11:40 O, previsto
Hebreerbrevet 11
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Trons människor
11 (A) Tron är en övertygelse om det man hoppas, en visshet om[a] ting som man inte ser. 2 Genom tron fick fäderna sitt vittnesbörd. 3 (B) Genom tron förstår vi att universum har skapats genom ett ord från Gud, så att det vi ser inte har blivit till av något synligt.
4 (C) Genom tron bar Abel fram ett bättre offer åt Gud än Kain, och genom tron fick han vittnesbördet att han var rättfärdig, när Gud själv bekände sig till hans offer. Och genom tron talar han än, trots att han är död.
5 (D) Genom tron blev Henok hämtad utan att möta döden, och man fann honom inte mer, för Gud hade hämtat honom[b]. Innan han hämtades fick han vittnesbörd om att han hade behagat Gud. 6 Utan tro är det omöjligt att behaga Gud, för den som kommer till Gud måste tro att han finns och att han lönar dem som söker honom.
7 (E) I tron byggde Noa en ark i helig fruktan för att rädda sin familj, efter att Gud hade varnat honom för det som ännu ingen hade sett. Genom tron blev han världen till dom och ärvde den rättfärdighet som kommer av tro.
8 (F) I tron lydde Abraham när han blev kallad att dra ut till ett land som han skulle få i arv, och han gav sig i väg utan att veta vart han skulle komma. 9 (G) I tron levde han i löfteslandet som i ett främmande land. Han bodde i tält med Isak och Jakob som var medarvingar till samma löfte, 10 (H) för han väntade på staden med de fasta grundvalarna vars byggmästare och skapare är Gud.
11 (I) Genom tron fick även Sara, som var ofruktsam, kraft att bli mor till en ätt fast hon var överårig. Hon tänkte att den som hade gett löftet var trofast.[c] 12 (J) Därför fick också en enda man, så gott som död, barn så talrika som himlens stjärnor och oräkneliga som sandkornen på havets strand.
13 (K) I tron dog alla dessa utan att ha fått det som var utlovat. Men de hade sett det i fjärran, hälsat det och bekänt sig vara gäster och främlingar på jorden. 14 De som säger så visar att de söker ett hemland. 15 Hade de tänkt på det land som de lämnat, så hade de haft tillfälle att vända tillbaka dit. 16 (L) Men nu längtade de till ett bättre land, det himmelska. Därför skäms inte Gud för att kallas deras Gud, för han har förberett en stad åt dem.
17 (M) I tron bar Abraham fram Isak som offer när han blev satt på prov. Sin ende son bar han fram, trots att han hade fått löftena 18 (N) och Gud hade sagt till honom: Det är genom Isak din avkomma ska räknas.[d] 19 (O) Abraham räknade med att Gud hade makt att till och med uppväcka från de döda, och därifrån återfick han honom också, bildligt talat.[e] 20 (P) I tron gav Isak sin välsignelse åt Jakob och Esau för kommande tider. 21 (Q) I tron välsignade den döende Jakob Josefs båda söner och tillbad böjd mot änden av sin stav.[f] 22 (R) I tron påminde Josef på sin dödsbädd om Israels barns uttåg och gav befallning om vad som skulle ske med hans ben.
23 (S) I tron hölls den nyfödde Mose gömd av sina föräldrar i tre månader. De såg att det var ett vackert barn och lät sig inte skrämmas av kungens påbud.[g] 24 (T) I tron vägrade Mose som vuxen att kallas Faraos dotterson. 25 (U) Han valde att hellre bli förtryckt tillsammans med Guds folk än att ha en kortvarig njutning av synden. 26 (V) Han räknade Kristi vanära som en större rikedom än Egyptens alla skatter, för han hade blicken riktad mot lönen. 27 (W) Genom tron lämnade han Egypten utan att frukta kungens vrede. Han höll ut därför att han liksom såg den Osynlige. 28 (X) I tron firade han påsken och strök blodet på dörrposterna för att fördärvaren[h] inte skulle röra deras förstfödda.
29 (Y) I tron gick folket genom Röda havet som på torr mark, men när egyptierna försökte drunknade de. 30 (Z) Genom tron föll Jerikos murar, efter att man hade gått runt omkring dem i sju dagar. 31 (AA) Genom tron slapp den prostituerade Rahab att gå under med dem som inte trodde, eftersom hon välkomnade spejarna som vänner.
32 (AB) Vad mer ska jag säga? Tiden räcker inte för att berätta om Gideon, Barak, Simson och Jefta, om David, Samuel och profeterna. 33 (AC) Genom tron besegrade de kungariken, skipade rätt, fick löften uppfyllda, stängde lejons gap, 34 (AD) släckte rasande eld och undkom svärdets egg. De var svaga men fick kraft, de blev starka i strid och drev främmande härar på flykten. 35 (AE) Kvinnor fick sina döda tillbaka genom uppståndelse.
Andra blev torterade och accepterade ingen befrielse[i], för de ville nå en bättre uppståndelse. 36 (AF) Andra fick utstå hån och piskrapp, ja, även bojor och fängelse. 37 (AG) De blev stenade, söndersågade[j], dödade med svärd. De gick runt i fårskinn och gethudar, nödlidande, plågade och misshandlade. 38 (AH) Världen var inte värdig att ta emot dem. De irrade omkring i öknar och bergstrakter, i grottor och hålor.
39 (AI) Och fast alla dessa hade fått vittnesbörd för sin tro, fick de inte det som var utlovat. 40 Gud har nämligen förberett något bättre för oss: först tillsammans med oss ska de nå fram till målet.
Footnotes
- 11:1 en övertygelse om … en visshet om Annan översättning: "ett förverkligande av … ett bevis för".
- 11:5 1 Mos 5:24.
- 11:11 Annan översättning: "Genom tron fick han också kraft att bli far till en ätt, trots att Sara var ofruktsam och han var överårig. Han tänkte att han som hade gett löftet var trofast."
- 11:18 1 Mos 21:12.
- 11:19 bildligt talat Annan översättning: “som en förebild" (till Kristi uppståndelse).
- 11:21 1 Mos 47:31 (Septuaginta).
- 11:23 2 Mos 2:2.
- 11:28 fördärvaren Ängeln som utförde Guds straffdomar (4 Mos 16, jfr 2 Mos 12:23, 2 Sam 24:16).
- 11:35 accepterade ingen befrielse till priset av att avsäga sig tron (jfr t ex 2 Mack 6-7).
- 11:37 söndersågade Andra handskrifter: "söndersågade, prövade". Både fornkyrklig och judisk tradition anger att Jesaja blev söndersågad under kung Manasse (jfr 2 Kung 21:16).
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