2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; A clear understanding of faith in Hebrews 11 largely depends on how we perceive the word "substance" in verse 1. Hebrews 11:1 provides a definition: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, 1 the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. The Greek word translated “substance” had a technical meaning in the business world of the first century. 1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, 1 the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. Kenneth Wuest has the following to say about hupostasis in Hebrews 11:1 in his Wuest Word Studies. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for - On the general nature of faith, see the notes on Mark 16:16.The margin here is, "ground or confidence." 11:1 ). Looking up, Abraham saw three men standing nearby. We can tell whether we have the right kind of faith. 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. Posts Tagged ‘HEBREWS 11:1 (AMP)’ NOW FAITH is the assurance the confirmation, the title deed of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses. (NASB: Lockman)Greek: Estin de pistis elpizomenon upostasis, pragmaton elegchos ou blepomenon. Hebrews 11:1, ESV: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." "A more complex definition is "that which underlies what is apparent." In Greek, it is hypostasis, literally "a standing under. Hebrews 11:1 Context. Hebrews 11:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 11:1, NIV: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Reading 1 Gn 18:1-10a. ACTS 17:27-28; HEBREWS 11:1 (AMP) < >< Today’s Mass Readings >< > Audio Link. The LORD appeared to Abraham by the terebinth of Mamre, as he sat in the entrance of his tent, while the day was growing hot. By Faith Hebrews 11. Amplified a bit further, it is that which, though unseen, exists beneath what is … Hebrews 11:1. Hebrews 11:1 - Amplified Bible Hebrews 11:1 . Amplified Bible Hebrews 11 1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses] . 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