Hebrews 11:39

Hebrews 11:40 bbe — Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us.

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"Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us."

— Hebrews 11:40, Bible in Basic English

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“For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us.”
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Hebrews 11 — Context

They were stoned, they were cut up with knives, they were tested, they were put to death with the sword, they went about in sheepskins and in goatskins; being poor and in pain and cruelly attacked,

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.

Hebrews 11:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:40 say?

Hebrews 11:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us.”

Where is Hebrews 11:40 in the Bible?

Hebrews 11:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 40.

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 11:40.

What translation should I read Hebrews 11:40 in?

Hebrews 11:40 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 11:40?

Hebrews 11:40 reads (BBE): “Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us.” 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.

Hebrews 11:40 bbe — Because God had kept some better thing for us, so that it was not possible for them to become complete without us.

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