Hebrews 11:3 nasb — By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of thing…

NASB

"By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible."

— Hebrews 11:3, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Hebrews 11:3 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Hebrews 11 — Context

1

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

2

For by it the men of old gained approval.

3

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

4

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

5

By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; AND HE WAS NOT FOUND BECAUSE GOD TOOK HIM UP; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God.

6

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

Hebrews 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Hebrews 11:3 say?
Hebrews 11:3 in the NASB reads: “By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.”
Where is Hebrews 11:3 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 11:3.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:3 in?
Hebrews 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 11:3?
Hebrews 11:3 reads (NASB): “By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2