Hebrews 11:1

"Hebrews."

Key Reflection

The phrase "Hebrews" at the beginning of Hebrews 11:1 refers to a group of people who are descendants of Abraham and are often considered as those who received the promises but did not see their fulfillment in this life, thus living by faith. This introduction sets the stage for describing their faith-based actions and enduring examples that encourage believers to maintain their own faith journey.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

CHAPTER XI. ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER. In the close of the previous chapter the apostle had incidentally made mention of faith, Heb 10:38,39, and said that the just should live by faith. The object of the whole argument in this epistle was to keep those to whom it was addressed from apostatizing, from the Christian religion, and especially from relapsing again into Judaism. They were in the midst of trials, and were evidently suffering some form of persecution, the tendency of which was to expose them to the danger of relapsing.

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