Definition of Faith

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Read in Context

1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2For by it the elders obtained a good report.

3Through 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.

Context

The author defines faith before listing heroes of faith in the Old Testament.

Application

Faith is trusting God for what we cannot see but believe is true.

KJVKing James Version

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

YLTYoung's Literal Translation

“And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction,”

WEBWorld English Bible

“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.”

Romans 10:172 Corinthians 5:7Mark 11:24

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