Thematic Bible
Hebrews 11:1 (show verse)
Now faith is a well-grounded assurance of that for which we hope, and a conviction of the reality of things which we do not see.
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 it the saints of old won God's 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)
Through faith we understand that the worlds came into being, and still exist, at the command of God, so that what is seen does not owe its existence to that which is 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)
Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, 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)
Through faith Enoch was taken from the earth so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken we have evidence that he truly pleased God.
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 where there is no faith it is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those who earnestly try to find 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)
Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on 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)
Through faith Abraham, upon being called to leave home and go into a land which he was soon to receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going to.
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)
Through faith he came and made his home for a time in a land which had been promised to him, as if in a foreign country, living in tents together with Isaac and Jacob, sharers with him in 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 continually looked forward to the city which has the foundations, 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)
Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise.
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)
And thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars of the sky in number, and like the sands on the sea shore which cannot be counted.
Hebrews 11:13 (show verse)
All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on 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)
for men who acknowledge this make it manifest that they are seeking elsewhere a country of their own.
Hebrews 11:15 (show verse)
And if they had cherished the remembrance of the country they had left, they would have found an 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, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now 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)
Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son
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)
with regard to whom he had been told, "It is through Isaac that your posterity shall be traced."
Hebrews 11:19 (show verse)
For he reckoned that God is even able to raise a man up from among the dead, and, figuratively speaking, it was from among the dead that he received Isaac again.
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)
Through faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even in connexion with things soon 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)
Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.
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)
Through faith Joseph, when he was near his end, made mention of the departure of the descendants of Israel, and gave orders about his own body.
Hebrews 11:23 (show verse)
Through faith the child Moses was hid for three months by his parents, because they saw his rare beauty; and the king's edict had no terror for them.
Hebrews 11:24 (show verse)
Through faith Moses, when he grew to manhood, refused to be known as Pharaoh's daughter's son,
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)
having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived 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
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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
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Wise » Choice, examples of » moses
Hebrews 11:26 (show verse)
because he deemed the reproaches which he might meet with in the service of the Christ to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his gaze on the coming reward.
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)
Through faith he left Egypt, not being frightened by the king's anger; for he held on his course as seeing the unseen One.
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)
Through faith he instituted the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood so that the destroyer of the firstborn might not touch the Israelites.
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)
Through faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing over dry land, but the Egyptians, when they tried to do the same, were swallowed up.
Hebrews 11:30 (show verse)
Through faith the walls of Jericho fell to the ground after being surrounded for seven days.
Hebrews 11:31 (show verse)
Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them.
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 why need I say more? For time will fail me if I tell the story of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, and 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)
men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,
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)
deprived fire of its power, escaped being killed by the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put to flight foreign armies.
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 dear ones alive from the dead; and others were put to death with torture, refusing the deliverance offered to them--that they might secure a better resurrection.
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)
Others again were tested by cruel mockery and by scourging; yes, and by 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, they were sawn asunder, they were tried by temptation, they were killed with the sword. They went from place to place in sheepskins or goatskins, enduring want, oppression and cruelty.
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)
They wandered across deserts and mountains, or hid themselves in caves and in 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 although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise;
Hebrews 11:40 (show verse)
for God had provided for them and us something better, so that apart from us they were not to attain to full blessedness.