Thematic Bible
Hebrews 11:1 (show verse)
Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].
Faith » Is the substance of things hoped for
Faith » Is the evidence of things not seen
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What faith is
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Seeing » What is the evidence of things not seen
Substance » The substance of things hoped for
Faith » Is the evidence of things not seen
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What faith is
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Seeing » What is the evidence of things not seen
Substance » The substance of things hoped for
Hebrews 11:2 (show verse)
For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval.
Elder » In the Christian church
Faith » By it saints » Obtain a good report
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What faith is
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Substance » The substance of things hoped for
Faith » By it saints » Obtain a good report
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What faith is
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Substance » The substance of things hoped for
Hebrews 11:3 (show verse)
By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Creation » The formation of things which had no previous existence
Creation » Effected » By the command of God
Creation » By faith we believe, to be God's work
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What faith is
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Seeing » The things which are seen
Substance » The substance of things hoped for
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
World » The lord creating the world
Creation » The formation of things which had no previous existence
Creation » Effected » By the command of God
Creation » By faith we believe, to be God's work
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What faith is
Hope » The substance of things hoped for
Seeing » The things which are seen
Substance » The substance of things hoped for
Understanding » How understanding is acquired
World » The lord creating the world
Hebrews 11:4 (show verse)
By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which it was testified of him that he was righteous (upright, in right standing with God), and God testified by accepting his gifts. And though he died, yet through [this act of] faith he still speaks.
Abel » Son of adam. History of » References to the death of
The atonement » Typified
Cain » General references to
Cain » Son of adam » Jealousy and crime of
Decision » Instances of » Abel
Example » Good example, general references to
Faith » Exemplified » Abel
Faith » Instances of » Abel
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Good » Christ's » Example
Good » Influence » Posthumous
Influence » Good » Posthumous
Justification » Justification by faith
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abel
Reputation » Spiritual
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
The atonement » Typified
Cain » General references to
Cain » Son of adam » Jealousy and crime of
Decision » Instances of » Abel
Example » Good example, general references to
Faith » Exemplified » Abel
Faith » Instances of » Abel
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Good » Christ's » Example
Good » Influence » Posthumous
Influence » Good » Posthumous
Justification » Justification by faith
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abel
Reputation » Spiritual
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:5 (show verse)
By faith [that pleased God] Enoch was caught up and taken to heaven so that he would not have a glimpse of death; and he was not found because God had taken him; for even before he was taken [to heaven], he received the testimony [still on record] that he had walked with God and pleased Him.
death » Great reaper » Only two men in all history have escaped his scythe
death » Exemption from » Enoch
natural Death » Enoch and elijah were exempted from
Decision » Instances of » Enoch
Enoch » General references to
Enoch » Father of methuselah. Transporting of
Enoch » The man who walked with God, » Pleasing God
Faith » Exemplified » Enoch
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Enoch an example of
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Enoch an example of
God » Pleasing of » Enoch an example of
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Faith
Pleasing God » Enoch an example of
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Translation » Of enoch
death » Exemption from » Enoch
natural Death » Enoch and elijah were exempted from
Decision » Instances of » Enoch
Enoch » General references to
Enoch » Father of methuselah. Transporting of
Enoch » The man who walked with God, » Pleasing God
Faith » Exemplified » Enoch
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Enoch an example of
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Enoch an example of
God » Pleasing of » Enoch an example of
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Faith
Pleasing God » Enoch an example of
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Translation » Of enoch
Hebrews 11:6 (show verse)
But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
Access to God » Obtained through faith
Belief » Who must believe God
Coming » Those that come to the lord
Decision » Instances of » Enoch
Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking him
Diligence » God rewards
Diligence » Required by God in seeking him
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » An indispensable element in religion
Faith » Impossible to please God without
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What is impossible without faith
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Faith
Obedience to God » Without faith, is impossible
Pleasure » Who cannot please God
Reputation » Spiritual
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
Seeking God » Shall be rewarded
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Cannot please God
Belief » Who must believe God
Coming » Those that come to the lord
Decision » Instances of » Enoch
Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking him
Diligence » God rewards
Diligence » Required by God in seeking him
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » An indispensable element in religion
Faith » Impossible to please God without
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Faith/faithfulness » What is impossible without faith
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Faith
Obedience to God » Without faith, is impossible
Pleasure » Who cannot please God
Reputation » Spiritual
the Reward of saints » Is from God
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
Seeking God » Shall be rewarded
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Cannot please God
Hebrews 11:7 (show verse)
By faith [with confidence in God and His word] Noah, being warned by God about events not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his family. By this [act of obedience] he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.
Antediluvians » Noah preaches to
Ark » Noah's
Ark » Noah's » Noah and family preserved in
Decision » Instances of » Noah
the Deluge » Noah forewarned of
Faith » Trial of Faith » Instances of » Noah, in building the ark
Faith » Exemplified » Noah
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Noah, in preparing the ark
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Noah
Flood » References to
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
Noah » Son of lamech » Builds an ark (ship) and saves his family from the great flood
Noah » Facts concerning » By faith worked out his own salvation
Obedience » Instances of » Noah
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Ark » Noah's
Ark » Noah's » Noah and family preserved in
Decision » Instances of » Noah
the Deluge » Noah forewarned of
Faith » Trial of Faith » Instances of » Noah, in building the ark
Faith » Exemplified » Noah
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Noah, in preparing the ark
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Noah
Flood » References to
Heirs » Spiritual » Spiritual
Noah » Son of lamech » Builds an ark (ship) and saves his family from the great flood
Noah » Facts concerning » By faith worked out his own salvation
Obedience » Instances of » Noah
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Hearing » Heirs of God
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:8 (show verse)
By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going.
Abraham » Faith of
Abraham » Divine call of
Call » To special religious duty » Of abraham
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to leave his native land and to go where he did not know
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Obedience to God » Exemplified
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Obeyed the call
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
Abraham » Divine call of
Call » To special religious duty » Of abraham
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to leave his native land and to go where he did not know
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Obedience to God » Exemplified
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Obeyed the call
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
Hebrews 11:9 (show verse)
By faith he lived as a foreigner in the promised land, as in a strange land, living in tents [as nomads] with Isaac and Jacob, who were fellow heirs of the same promise.
Abraham » Faith of
Beulah land » Canaan » Land of promise
Canaan » Land of » Called the land of promise
Canaan, land of » Canaan » Land of promise
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Holy land » Called » Land of promise
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are not at home in this world
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are actuated by faith
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Never settled down
The promises of God » Saints » Heirs of
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Tents » Were used by » Patriarchs
Tents » Called » Tabernacles
Beulah land » Canaan » Land of promise
Canaan » Land of » Called the land of promise
Canaan, land of » Canaan » Land of promise
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Holy land » Called » Land of promise
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are not at home in this world
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are actuated by faith
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Never settled down
The promises of God » Saints » Heirs of
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Tents » Were used by » Patriarchs
Tents » Called » Tabernacles
Hebrews 11:10 (show verse)
For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has foundations, [an eternal, heavenly city] whose architect and builder is God.
Abraham » Faith of
Builder » Figurative
Cities » Figurative
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Foundation » Illustrative of » Security of saints' inheritance
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Built by the hand of God
Home » Heavenly » Built by the hand of God
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Look for a heavenly city
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Looked for an eternal city
Reputation » Spiritual
the Reward of saints » Described as » A city which had foundation
Seeking God » Includes seeking » The city which God has prepared
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
the future » Heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Builder » Figurative
Cities » Figurative
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
Foundation » Illustrative of » Security of saints' inheritance
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Built by the hand of God
Home » Heavenly » Built by the hand of God
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Look for a heavenly city
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Looked for an eternal city
Reputation » Spiritual
the Reward of saints » Described as » A city which had foundation
Seeking God » Includes seeking » The city which God has prepared
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
the future » Heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
Hebrews 11:11 (show verse)
By faith even Sarah herself received the ability to conceive [a child], even [when she was long] past the normal age for it, because she considered Him who had given her the promise to be reliable and true [to His word].
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
The promises of God » Saints » Have implicit confidence in
Reputation » Spiritual
Sarah » Also called sarai » Character of
Sarah » Mentioned in the roll of bible worthies
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
The promises of God » Saints » Have implicit confidence in
Reputation » Spiritual
Sarah » Also called sarai » Character of
Sarah » Mentioned in the roll of bible worthies
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:12 (show verse)
So from one man, though he was [physically] as good as dead, were born as many descendants as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand on the seashore.
Hebrews 11:13 (show verse)
All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God’s] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
death » Of the righteous » Faith illuminates
the Death of saints » Is full of » Faith
Dying » Of the righteous » Faith illuminates
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » The objects of, are » Promises of God
Faith » Saints die in
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Faith illuminates
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
spiritual Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
Pilgrims and strangers » Saints confess themselves
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Keep the promises in view
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Die in faith
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Acknowledged their faith
characteristics of Pilgrims » Had telescopic vision
characteristics of Pilgrims » Died in the faith
Reputation » Spiritual
The righteous » Seed of death of » Faith illuminates
Self-denial » Becomes strangers and pilgrims
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
the Death of saints » Is full of » Faith
Dying » Of the righteous » Faith illuminates
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » The objects of, are » Promises of God
Faith » Saints die in
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
Man » Vanquished of the righteous » Faith illuminates
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
spiritual Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
Pilgrims and strangers » Saints confess themselves
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Keep the promises in view
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Die in faith
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Acknowledged their faith
characteristics of Pilgrims » Had telescopic vision
characteristics of Pilgrims » Died in the faith
Reputation » Spiritual
The righteous » Seed of death of » Faith illuminates
Self-denial » Becomes strangers and pilgrims
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Spiritual » Persuasion » Of the certainty of the divine promises
Hebrews 11:14 (show verse)
Now those who say such things make it clear that they are looking for a country of their own.
Hebrews 11:15 (show verse)
And if they had been thinking of that country from which they departed [as their true home], they would have had [a continuing] opportunity to return.
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are not mindful of this world
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Never turned back
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Becomes strangers and pilgrims
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are not mindful of this world
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Never turned back
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Becomes strangers and pilgrims
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:16 (show verse)
But the truth is that they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. For that reason God is not ashamed [of them or] to be called their God [even to be surnamed their God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]; for He has prepared a city for them.
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better country
Cities » Figurative
Cities » Illustrative of » Heavenly inheritance
new Dispensation » Superiority of over the old shown in the key-word better, in the epistle of hebrews » Better country
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better country
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Look for a heavenly country
Pilgrims and strangers » God is not ashamed to be called their God
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Longed for a better land
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
Reputation » Spiritual
the Reward of saints » Prepared by God
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Cities » Figurative
Cities » Illustrative of » Heavenly inheritance
new Dispensation » Superiority of over the old shown in the key-word better, in the epistle of hebrews » Better country
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better country
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Look for a heavenly country
Pilgrims and strangers » God is not ashamed to be called their God
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Longed for a better land
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
Reputation » Spiritual
the Reward of saints » Prepared by God
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:17 (show verse)
By faith Abraham, when he was tested [that is, as the testing of his faith was still in progress], offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises [of God] was ready to sacrifice his only son [of promise];
Abraham » Faith of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Abraham » Called the father of the faithful, characteristics of » Wonderful in faith-was willing to offer up his only son, isaac
The atonement » Typified
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Reputation » Spiritual
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Temptation » A test
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
Abraham » Trial of his faith in the offering of isaac
Abraham » Called the father of the faithful, characteristics of » Wonderful in faith-was willing to offer up his only son, isaac
The atonement » Typified
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Offered in sacrifice by his father
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Reputation » Spiritual
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Temptation » A test
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
Hebrews 11:18 (show verse)
to whom it was said, “Through Isaac your descendants shall be called.”
Hebrews 11:19 (show verse)
For he considered [it reasonable to believe] that God was able to raise Isaac even from among the dead. [Indeed, in the sense that he was prepared to sacrifice Isaac in obedience to God] Abraham did receive him back [from the dead] figuratively speaking.
Abraham » Faith of
The atonement » Typified
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Reputation » Spiritual
Resurrection » Typified » isaac
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Typified
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
The atonement » Typified
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
Faith » Trial of » Abraham, when commanded to offer isaac
Offerings » Human sacrifices » Offered by » Abraham
Reputation » Spiritual
Resurrection » Typified » isaac
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Typified
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:20 (show verse)
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau [believing what God revealed to him], even regarding things to come.
Esau » General references to
Esau » Is defrauded of his father's blessing by jacob
Faith » Exemplified » isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Was a prophet
isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bless them
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Esau » Is defrauded of his father's blessing by jacob
Faith » Exemplified » isaac
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Was a prophet
isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
jacob » Fradulently obtains his father's blessing
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bless them
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:21 (show verse)
By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and bowed in worship, leaning on the top of his staff.
death » Scenes of » Death of jacob
Faith » Exemplified » jacob
Faith » Instances of » Jacob, in blessing joseph's sons
jacob » Summary of his character » A man of faith
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Faith » Exemplified » jacob
Faith » Instances of » Jacob, in blessing joseph's sons
jacob » Summary of his character » A man of faith
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:22 (show verse)
By faith Joseph, when he was dying, referred to [the promise of God for] the exodus of the sons of Israel [from Egypt], and gave instructions concerning [the burial of] his bones [in the land of the promise].
Hebrews 11:23 (show verse)
By faith Moses, after his birth, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful and divinely favored child; and they were not afraid of the king’s (Pharaoh’s) decree.
Hebrews 11:24 (show verse)
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,
Adoption » Of children. Instances of » of moses
Decision » Instances of » moses
Faith » Exemplified » moses
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
moses » Character of » Faith of
moses » His loyalty to his race
Patriotism » Instances of » moses
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Years » Illustrative » (coming to,) of manhood
Decision » Instances of » moses
Faith » Exemplified » moses
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
moses » Character of » Faith of
moses » His loyalty to his race
Patriotism » Instances of » moses
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Years » Illustrative » (coming to,) of manhood
Hebrews 11:25 (show verse)
because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » moses
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Renunciation of, exemplified » moses
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Are transitory
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Renunciation of, exemplified by moses
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » moses
Decision » Instances of » moses
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
Love to man » Exemplified » moses
moses » Character of » Faith of
moses » His loyalty to his race
Patriotism » Instances of » moses
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
Self-denial » Instances of » Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Wise » Choice, examples of » moses
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Renunciation of, exemplified » moses
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Are transitory
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Renunciation of, exemplified by moses
Choice » Wise choice, examples of » moses
Decision » Instances of » moses
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
Love to man » Exemplified » moses
moses » Character of » Faith of
moses » His loyalty to his race
Patriotism » Instances of » moses
Reputation » Spiritual
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
Self-denial » Instances of » Moses, in choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for only a little while
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Wise » Choice, examples of » moses
Hebrews 11:26 (show verse)
He considered the reproach of the Christ [that is, the rebuke he would suffer for his faithful obedience to God] to be greater wealth than all the treasures of Egypt; for he looked ahead to the reward [promised by God].
Decision » Instances of » moses
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Egypt » Celebrated for » Wealth
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Jesus Christ » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Was with the israelites in the wilderness
moses » Character of » Faith of
moses » His loyalty to his race
Patriotism » Instances of » moses
Reproach » Suffered
Reputation » Spiritual
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
Riches, spiritual » General references to » More precious than earthly
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Reproach suffered
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Egypt » Celebrated for » Wealth
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Jesus Christ » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Was with the israelites in the wilderness
moses » Character of » Faith of
moses » His loyalty to his race
Patriotism » Instances of » moses
Reproach » Suffered
Reputation » Spiritual
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
Riches, spiritual » General references to » More precious than earthly
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Spiritual » Riches general references to » More precious than earthly
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Reproach suffered
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
Hebrews 11:27 (show verse)
By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured [steadfastly], as seeing Him who is unseen.
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Egypt » History of israel in » Date of the exodus
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Exemplified » moses
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
moses » Character of » Faith of
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » Uses the telescope of faith
Egypt » History of israel in » Date of the exodus
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Exemplified » moses
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
moses » Character of » Faith of
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Spiritual » Vision » Uses the telescope of faith
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » Uses the telescope of faith
Hebrews 11:28 (show verse)
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood [on the doorposts], so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them (the firstborn of Israel).
Blood » Sprinkled
Blood » Sacrificial » Sprinkled on door posts
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
Feast » Of the passover
Feast of the passover » Moses kept through faith
Feasts » Jewish
Hebrew » Feasts
moses » Character of » Faith of
Passover » Feast of » Held on the 14th of the first month, abib (april), to commemorate the exodus from egypt
Reputation » Spiritual
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Sprinkling » Of blood
Blood » Sacrificial » Sprinkled on door posts
Faith » Trial of » Moses, when sent to pharaoh
Faith » Instances of » moses » In espousing the cause of his people
Feast » Of the passover
Feast of the passover » Moses kept through faith
Feasts » Jewish
Hebrew » Feasts
moses » Character of » Faith of
Passover » Feast of » Held on the 14th of the first month, abib (april), to commemorate the exodus from egypt
Reputation » Spiritual
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Sprinkling » Of blood
Hebrews 11:29 (show verse)
By faith the people [of Israel] crossed the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; but when the Egyptians attempted it they were drowned.
Hebrews 11:30 (show verse)
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days [by Joshua and the sons of Israel].
Hebrews 11:31 (show verse)
By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace.
Faith » Instances of » Rahab, in hospitality to the spies
Faith » Exemplified » Rahab
Harlot (prostitute) » Rahab
Jericho » A city » Lived » Rahab » Harlot
Rahab » Also called rachab » The faith of, commended
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Unbelief » Exemplified » People of jericho
Unbelief » Instances of » People of jericho
Faith » Exemplified » Rahab
Harlot (prostitute) » Rahab
Jericho » A city » Lived » Rahab » Harlot
Rahab » Also called rachab » The faith of, commended
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Unbelief » Exemplified » People of jericho
Unbelief » Instances of » People of jericho
Hebrews 11:32 (show verse)
And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets,
Barak » Judge
Faith » Exemplified
Faith » Trial of » Gideon, when commanded to deliver israel
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
gideon » Faith of
Jephthah » Faith of
extraordinary Judges » Remarkable for their faith
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
Samson » His great strength
samuel » His integrity as a judge and ruler
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Faith » Exemplified
Faith » Trial of » Gideon, when commanded to deliver israel
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
gideon » Faith of
Jephthah » Faith of
extraordinary Judges » Remarkable for their faith
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Samson » Blinded » By philistines » Pillars
Samson » His great strength
samuel » His integrity as a judge and ruler
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:33 (show verse)
who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions,
Faith » Exemplified
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
Faith » Example of victorious » The ancient worthies
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
Lions » Killed by » Saints
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
The promises of God » Are » Obtained through faith
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Strength » In weakness, promised
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
Faith » Example of victorious » The ancient worthies
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
Lions » Killed by » Saints
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
The promises of God » Are » Obtained through faith
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Strength » In weakness, promised
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Hebrews 11:34 (show verse)
extinguished the power of [raging] fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty and unbeatable in battle, putting enemy forces to flight.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Strength » In weakness, promised
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Faith » Instances of » Conquests by
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Strength » In weakness, promised
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Hebrews 11:35 (show verse)
Women received back their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured [to death], refusing to accept release [offered on the condition of denying their faith], so that they would be resurrected to a better life;
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better resurrection
Dead (people) » Raised to life, (see
new Dispensation » Superiority of over the old shown in the key-word better, in the epistle of hebrews » Better resurrection
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better resurrection
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
The Resurrection » Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals
The Resurrection » Expected by the jews
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Dead (people) » Raised to life, (see
new Dispensation » Superiority of over the old shown in the key-word better, in the epistle of hebrews » Better resurrection
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better resurrection
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
The Resurrection » Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals
The Resurrection » Expected by the jews
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Hebrews 11:36 (show verse)
and others experienced the trial of mocking and scourging [amid torture], and even chains and imprisonment.
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Mocking » Of Christ » Of good men
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Saints of old
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Ridicule » Of Christ » Of good men
Scorning and mocking » Saints endure, on account of » Their faith
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Mocking » Of Christ » Of good men
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Saints of old
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Ridicule » Of Christ » Of good men
Scorning and mocking » Saints endure, on account of » Their faith
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Hebrews 11:37 (show verse)
They were stoned [to death], they were sawn in two, they were lured with tempting offers [to renounce their faith], they were put to death by the sword; they went about wrapped in the skins of sheep and goats, utterly destitute, oppressed, cruelly treated
Garments » Materials used for » Skins
Goat » Skin of, often used as clothing
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
Prophets » Martyrs
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Punishments » Secondary kinds of » Torturing
Punishments » Capital kinds of » Sawing asunder
Reputation » Spiritual
Saw » Used as an instrument of torture
Sheep » Skins of, worn as clothing by the poor
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Stoning » Capital punishment by
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Goat » Skin of, often used as clothing
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
Prophets » Martyrs
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Punishments » Secondary kinds of » Torturing
Punishments » Capital kinds of » Sawing asunder
Reputation » Spiritual
Saw » Used as an instrument of torture
Sheep » Skins of, worn as clothing by the poor
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Stoning » Capital punishment by
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
Warfare of saints » Victory in, is » By faith
Hebrews 11:38 (show verse)
(people of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and [living in] caves and holes in the ground.
Cave » Used as a dwelling » Saints
Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment
Caves » Natural
Dens » Used as places of refuge
Deserts » The persecuted fled to
Mountains » Afford refuge in time of danger
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » The world is not worthy of
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Caves » Were used as » Places of concealment
Caves » Natural
Dens » Used as places of refuge
Deserts » The persecuted fled to
Mountains » Afford refuge in time of danger
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » The world is not worthy of
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
Reputation » Spiritual
Spiritual » Renewal » Reputation
Hebrews 11:39 (show verse)
And all of these, though they gained [divine] approval through their faith, did not receive [the fulfillment of] what was promised,
Hebrews 11:40 (show verse)
because God had us in mind and had something better for us, so that they [these men and women of authentic faith] would not be made perfect [that is, completed in Him] apart from us.