Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the universe was created by God's command, so that what is visible was not made out of things that were visible.

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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 because of this the ancestors were approved for their faith.

4It was by faith that Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was attested to be righteous, and God spoke well of him because of his offerings, and by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

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Cross References

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

Isaiah 40:26Look up at the sky! Who has created all these stars? 1 He leads out their formations and calls them all by name. 1 By the greatness of his might and by the strength of his power, not one is missing. 1

Jeremiah 10:16But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, for he is the molder of all things. 1 Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; Yahweh of hosts is his name. 1

Acts 14:15and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are human beings with the same feelings as you. We bring you good news, that you should turn from these useless things to a living God, who made the heavens, the earth, and the sea and everything that is in them.

Romans 1:19This is because that which is known about God is visible to them. For God has enlightened them.

Hebrews 1:2But in these last days, he has spoken to us through a Son, whom he appointed to be the heir of all things. It is through him that God also made the universe.

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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