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Hebrews 11:37

Hebrews 11:38-1953 kjv — (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And…

King James Version

38

(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

39

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

40

God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

— Hebrews 11:38-1953, King James Version

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Hebrews 11:38-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “(of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves, and the holes of the earth. And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise, God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. ”

  • WEB

    “(of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and the holes of the earth. These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, didn't receive the promise, God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.”

  • NET

    “(the world was not worthy of them); they wandered in deserts and mountains and caves and openings in the earth. And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised. For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us.”

  • DRB

    “Of whom the world was not worthy: wandering in deserts, in mountains and in dens and in caves of the earth. And all these, being approved by the testimony of faith, received not the promise: God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us. ”

  • BBE

    “Wandering in waste places and in mountains and in holes in the rocks; for whom the world was not good enough. And not one of these got the good things of the agreement, though they all had a good record through faith, Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us.”

  • KJVA

    “(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. ”

Hebrews 11 — Context

35

Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

36

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

37

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

38

(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

39

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

40

God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Hebrews 11:38-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:38-1953 say?
Hebrews 11:38-1953 in the King James Version reads: “(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. ”
Where is Hebrews 11:38-1953 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:38-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verses 38–1953.
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 11:38-1953.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:38-1953 in?
Hebrews 11:38-1953 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 11:38-1953?
Hebrews 11:38-1953 reads (KJV): “(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. ” 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.
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