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Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.

World English Bible

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 elders obtained approval.

4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.

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Cross References

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

Isaiah 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these, who brings out their army by number. He calls them all by name. By the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is lacking.

Jeremiah 10:16The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the maker of all things; and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance. The LORD of Armies is his name.

Acts 14:15“Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men of the same nature as you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to the living God, who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them;

Romans 1:19because that which is known of God is revealed in them, for God revealed it to them.

Hebrews 1:2has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.

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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