Hebrews 11:1 · KJV
Hebrews 11:1
Faith Is the Substance of Things Hoped For
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith: "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith gives present-tense reality to what God has promised but we cannot yet see.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
What Hebrews 11:1 means
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." The verse opens the Bible's great "hall of faith" — a chapter recounting men and women who trusted God's promises before seeing them fulfilled.
Faith here is not wishful thinking but confident assurance — treating God's word as solid ground and unseen promises as certain. It is the foundational verse for understanding what biblical faith actually is.
Key verse
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1 · KJV — The Bible's definition of faith.
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A prayer from Hebrews 11:1
Lord, grow my faith — real assurance in what You've promised, even when I cannot see it. Help me stand on Your word as solid ground. Amen.
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What does Hebrews 11:1 mean?
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith: "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith gives present-tense reality to what God has promised but we cannot yet see.
What is Hebrews 11:1 about?
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." The verse opens the Bible's great "hall of faith" — a chapter recounting men and women who trusted God's promises before seeing them fulfilled.
What is the key verse in Hebrews 11:1?
Hebrews 11:1 — “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Is Hebrews 11:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Hebrews 11:1 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.