Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things which now appear.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 thereby the ancients obtained a testimony of approbation.

4By faith Abel offered unto God a sacrifice of more excellence than Cain, by which he received a testimony that he was a righteous man, God bearing witness upon his gifts: and by this, though dead, he still speaketh.

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Cross References

Acts 14:15and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We too are mortals subject to the same infirmities with you; preaching to you the gospel, that ye should turn from these vain things unto the living God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things which are therein:

Romans 1:19Because that which is capable of being known relative to God, is evident among them; for God hath manifested it to them.

Hebrews 1:2in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by 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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