Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the world was framed by the word of God; that from invisible things visible things might be made.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2For by this the ancients obtained a testimony.

4By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice exceeding that of Cain, by which he obtained a testimony that he was just, God giving testimony to his gifts; and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

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Cross References

Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created heaven, and earth.

Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who hath created these things: who bringeth out their host by number, and calleth them all by their names: by the greatness of his might, and strength, and power, not one of them was missing.

Jeremiah 10:16The portion of Jacob is not like these: for it is he who formed all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.

Acts 14:15Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

Romans 1:19Because that which is known of God is manifest in them. For God hath manifested it unto them.

Hebrews 1:2In these days hath spoken to us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the world.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 11:2-4

The Nature of Faith. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Here we have, I. A definition or description of the grace of faith in two parts. 1. It is the substance of things hoped for. Faith and hope go together; and the same things that are the object of our hope… Read the whole commentary →

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