Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, New Living Translation All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. English Standard Version And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, Berean Standard Bible These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. Berean Literal Bible And these all, having been commended through the faith, did not receive the promise, King James Bible And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: New King James Version And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, New American Standard Bible And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, NASB 1995 And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, NASB 1977 And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, Legacy Standard Bible And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, Amplified Bible And all of these, though they gained [divine] approval through their faith, did not receive [the fulfillment of] what was promised, Christian Standard Bible All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised, Holman Christian Standard Bible All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised, American Standard Version And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise, Contemporary English Version All of them pleased God because of their faith! But still they died without being given what had been promised. English Revised Version And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise, GOD'S WORD® Translation All these people were known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised. Good News Translation What a record all of these have won by their faith! Yet they did not receive what God had promised, International Standard Version All these people won approval for their faith but they did not receive what was promised, Majority Standard Bible These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. NET Bible And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. New Heart English Bible These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, did not receive the promise, Webster's Bible Translation And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: Weymouth New Testament And although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise; World English Bible These all, having been commended for their faith, didn’t receive the promise, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all these, having been testified to through faith, did not receive the promise, Berean Literal Bible And these all, having been commended through the faith, did not receive the promise, Young's Literal Translation and these all, having been testified to through the faith, did not receive the promise, Smith's Literal Translation And these all, having been testified of by faith, received not the promise: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all these being approved by the testimony of faith, received not the promise; Catholic Public Domain Version And all these, having been proven by the testimony of faith, did not receive the Promise. New American Bible Yet all these, though approved because of their faith, did not receive what had been promised. New Revised Standard Version Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus these all, having obtained a testimonial through the faith, did not receive the promise: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And all of these, concerning whom there is a testimony of their faith, did not receive The Promise. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd all these, having obtained a good reputation by faith, received not the promise, Godbey New Testament And all these, having received the witness of the spirit through faith, did not obtain the promise: Haweis New Testament And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received not the promise: Mace New Testament Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised: Weymouth New Testament And although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise; Worrell New Testament And these all, having received a good report through faith, obtained not the promise; Worsley New Testament And these all, though they obtained an honorable testimony by faith, yet received not the promise; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Faith of Many…38The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground. 39 These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. 40God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.… Cross References Hebrews 11:13 All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 1 Peter 1:9-12 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. / Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. ... 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Romans 4:13-16 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. / For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless, / because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression. ... Matthew 13:17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.” 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 6:11 Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed. Genesis 15:13-16 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions. / You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age. ... Treasury of Scripture And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: See on ver. Hebrews 11:2,13 For by it the elders obtained a good report… Luke 10:23,24 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: … 1 Peter 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. Jump to Previous Agreement Although Approval Attested Borne Commended Faith Fulfilment Gained God's Good Great Obtained Promise Promised Receive Received Report Testified Testimony Witness WonJump to Next Agreement Although Approval Attested Borne Commended Faith Fulfilment Gained God's Good Great Obtained Promise Promised Receive Received Report Testified Testimony Witness WonHebrews 11 1. What faith is.6. Without faith we cannot please God. 7. The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time. These were all commended for their faith The phrase refers to the individuals listed in the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11, including figures like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and others. Each of these individuals demonstrated faith in God despite not seeing the fulfillment of His promises during their lifetimes. Their commendation is rooted in their trust and obedience to God, which is a central theme throughout the Bible. This echoes the idea found in Genesis 15:6, where Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness. The commendation of faith is a consistent biblical principle, as seen in passages like Romans 4 and James 2, which emphasize faith as the basis for righteousness. yet they did not receive what was promised Persons / Places / Events 1. The Faithful of the Old TestamentThis verse refers to the individuals mentioned throughout Hebrews 11, often called the "Hall of Faith." These include Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, and others who demonstrated great faith in God. 2. The Promised Inheritance The promise refers to the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant, which includes the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom. The faithful of the Old Testament anticipated this promise but did not see its fulfillment in their lifetimes. 3. The Coming of Christ The promise ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the Old Testament prophecies and brings salvation to humanity. Teaching Points Faith Beyond SightThe faithful of the Old Testament trusted in God's promises without seeing their fulfillment. Believers today are called to have a similar faith, trusting in God's promises even when they are not immediately visible. The Fulfillment in Christ The promises made to the Old Testament saints find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Understanding this helps believers appreciate the continuity of God's plan throughout history. Encouragement in Perseverance Just as the Old Testament saints persevered in faith, believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith journey, knowing that God's promises are sure. Living with an Eternal Perspective The faithful lived with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's ultimate promises rather than temporary circumstances. Believers are encouraged to adopt this mindset in their daily lives. The Role of Faith in Salvation Faith is central to the Christian life, as demonstrated by the Old Testament saints. Believers are reminded that faith is not just belief but involves trust and action based on God's promises.(39) Having obtained a good report.--Now that the history is concluded the word of Hebrews 11:2 is resumed. That in such a faith as was described in Hebrews 11:1 "the elders" received their witness from God, the records themselves have shown; yet "these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise," i.e., the promised blessing. There are three passages of the Epistle which must be kept together--Hebrews 6:15, "And so, having patiently waited, he (Abraham) obtained the promise;" Hebrews 10:36, "Ye have need of endurance, that having done the will of God ye may receive the promise;" and the present versa. To the saints of the Old Testament the promised blessing was future; they obtained it, but not within the limits of this present life. To us the promised blessing is present, revealed to us in its true nature, obtained for us once for all; for we know that eternal redemption has been won through Christ's entering for us once for all into the heavenly sanctuary (Hebrews 9:12), and to us the "perfection" has come, in that through Him we "draw near to God" (Hebrews 7:11; Hebrews 7:19). That (1) the full personal appropriation of the gift is for every one of us still future, and (2) the full revelation belongs to another state of being, is true, but not inconsistent with what has been said. . . . Vers, 39, 40. - And these all, having obtained a good report (literally, having been witnessed of, as in ver. 2) through faith, received not the promise: God having provided (or, foreseen) some better thing for (literally, concerning) us, that they without us should not be made perfect. There is no contradiction between the assertion here made, that none of the saints of old "received the promise (ἐκομίσαντο τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν) "and its being said of Abraham (Hebrews 6:15) that he did "obtain the promise (ἐπέτυχε τῆς ἐπαγγελίας)." For though in both passages "the promise," i.e. the great Messianic promise (not "premises," as in ver. 33, supra), is spoken of - or at any rate, in the case of Abraham, ultimately referred to - yet the verbs used are different and have different meanings, He "obtained" or attained to it, in the sense of having it confirmed and assured to him and his seed (see note on Hebrews 6:15); but he did not actually get it so as to reduce it to possession and enter into the enjoyment of it. The realization of all that is meant by the word here used is, indeed, even to Christian believers, still future (for cf. Hebrews 10:36, ἵνα κομίσησθε τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν). Nay, it is future also in its fullness, even to the saints at rest; for in the passage just quoted it is plainly intimated that the entire fulfillment will not be till "he that shall come" comes; i.e. till the second advent. The redeemed whose probation on earth is over are indeed, in one sense, said to be already "perfected" (cf. Hebrews 10:14; Hebrews 12:23); but still the "perfect consummation and bliss both in body and soul" is nowhere in the New Testament contemplated till "the end." In the mean time, even the saints under the heavenly altar still cry, "Lord, how long?" and the Spirit and the bride say, "Come, Lord Jesus." The full idea, then, of ver. 40 may be that, according to the eternal Divine purpose, the promise of redemption should not be fully realized till the number of the elect shall be accomplished, and all the redeemed of all ages since the world began shall be gathered together through Christ in one, and God shall be all in all.
Greek Theseοὗτοι (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. {were} all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. commended μαρτυρηθέντες (martyrēthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. for διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [their] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. [yet] they did not receive ἐκομίσαντο (ekomisanto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2865: From a primary komeo; properly, to provide for, i.e. to carry off. what [was] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. promised. ἐπαγγελίαν (epangelian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. Links Hebrews 11:39 NIVHebrews 11:39 NLT Hebrews 11:39 ESV Hebrews 11:39 NASB Hebrews 11:39 KJV Hebrews 11:39 BibleApps.com Hebrews 11:39 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 11:39 Chinese Bible Hebrews 11:39 French Bible Hebrews 11:39 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 11:39 These all having had testimony given (Heb. He. Hb) |
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