Hebrews 11:39

King James Version:

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And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

Complete Jewish Bible:

All of these had their merit attested because of their trusting. Nevertheless, they did not receive what had been promised,

Berean Standard Bible:

These were all commended for their faith, yet 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,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} these^{G3778} all^{G3956}, having obtained a good report^{G3140} through^{G1223} faith^{G4102}, received^{G2865} not^{G3756} the promise^{G1860}:

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Commentary for Hebrews 11:39

Hebrews 11:39 is part of the New Testament's Epistle to the Hebrews, which is believed to have been written to Jewish Christians. This verse concludes the eleventh chapter, often referred to as the "Hall of Faith," which recounts the exemplary faith of many figures from the Old Testament. These individuals, despite their faith, did not receive the fullness of the promises of God during their lifetimes. Instead, they are commended for their faith, which was evident in their actions and their endurance through various trials.

The historical context of Hebrews 11:39 is rooted in the period following the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The early Christian community, including Jewish converts, faced persecution and doubt, questioning whether the promises of God were truly being fulfilled in their time. The author of Hebrews is addressing these concerns by emphasizing that true faith persists even without immediate fulfillment of divine promises.

The verse encapsulates the theme that the Christian life is one of faith and patience, waiting for the fulfillment of God's promises that may extend beyond one's earthly existence. It reassures believers that their faith, like that of the Old Testament saints, is both pleasing to God and part of a larger narrative of salvation history that will culminate in the ultimate promise—eternal life and the full realization of God's kingdom. This perspective encourages believers to persevere in faith, trusting that God is faithful to His promises, even when they are not immediately realized.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3778
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὗτος
   Transliteration: hoûtos
   Pronunciation: how'-tahee
   Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3140
   There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μαρτυρέω
   Transliteration: martyréō
   Pronunciation: mar-too-reh'-o
   Description: from μάρτυς; to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively):--charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4102
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίστις
   Transliteration: pístis
   Pronunciation: pis'-tis
   Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2865
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κομίζω
   Transliteration: komízō
   Pronunciation: kom-id'-zo
   Description: from a primary (to tend, i.e. take care of); properly, to provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm; genitive case obtain):--bring, receive.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1860
   There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπαγγελία
   Transliteration: epangelía
   Pronunciation: ep-ang-el-ee'-ah
   Description: from ἐπαγγέλλω; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):--message, promise.