Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. New Living Translation It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise. English Standard Version By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Berean Standard Bible By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. Berean Literal Bible By faith also Sarah, herself barren, received power for the conception of seed, even beyond the opportune age, since she considered the One having promised faithful. King James Bible Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. New King James Version By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. New American Standard Bible By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised. NASB 1995 By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised. NASB 1977 By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised; Legacy Standard Bible By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she regarded Him faithful who had promised. Amplified Bible By faith even Sarah herself received the ability to conceive [a child], even [when she was long] past the normal age for it, because she considered Him who had given her the promise to be reliable and true [to His word]. Christian Standard Bible By faith even Sarah herself, when she was unable to have children, received power to conceive offspring, even though she was past the age, since she considered that the one who had promised was faithful. Holman Christian Standard Bible By faith even Sarah herself, when she was unable to have children, received power to conceive offspring, even though she was past the age, since she considered that the One who had promised was faithful. American Standard Version By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive seed when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised: Contemporary English Version Even when Sarah was too old to have children, she had faith that God would do what he had promised, and she had a son. English Revised Version By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive seed when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised: GOD'S WORD® Translation Faith enabled Abraham to become a father, even though he was old and Sarah had never been able to have children. Abraham trusted that God would keep his promise. Good News Translation It was faith that made Abraham able to become a father, even though he was too old and Sarah herself could not have children. He trusted God to keep his promise. International Standard Version By faith Sarah, even though she was old and barren, received the strength to conceive, because she was convinced that the one who had made the promise was faithful. Majority Standard Bible By faith Sarah, even though she was beyond the proper age, received power and was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. NET Bible By faith, even though Sarah herself was barren and he was too old, he received the ability to procreate, because he regarded the one who had given the promise to be trustworthy. New Heart English Bible By faith, even barren Sarah herself received power to conceive when she was past age, and gave birth, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Webster's Bible Translation Through faith also Sarah herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Weymouth New Testament Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise. World English Bible By faith even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd by faith Sarah, herself barren, received power to conceive seed even after the time of life, seeing she judged Him who promised faithful; Berean Literal Bible By faith also Sarah, herself barren, received power for the conception of seed, even beyond the opportune age, since she considered the One having promised faithful. Young's Literal Translation By faith also Sarah herself did receive power to conceive seed, and she bare after the time of life, seeing she did judge Him faithful who did promise; Smith's Literal Translation By faith Sara also herself received power for the laying down of seed, and brought forth during the time of age, for she deemed him faithful having promised. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBy faith also Sara herself, being barren, received strength to conceive seed, even past the time of age; because she believed that he was faithful who had promised, Catholic Public Domain Version By faith also, Sarah herself, being barren, received the ability to conceive offspring, even though she was past that age in life. For she believed him to be faithful, who had promised. New American Bible By faith he received power to generate, even though he was past the normal age—and Sarah herself was sterile—for he thought that the one who had made the promise was trustworthy. New Revised Standard Version By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old—and Sarah herself was barren—because he considered him faithful who had promised. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThrough faith also Sarah who was barren, received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she was sure that he who had promised her was faithful. Aramaic Bible in Plain English By faith also Sarah, who was sterile, received power to conceive seed, and she who was not in the time of her years gave birth, for she was sure that he who promised her was faithful. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBy faith also Sarah herself received strength for the conception of seed, and brought forth a child when past the time of life, because she counted him faithful who had promised. Godbey New Testament And by faith Sarah herself received power unto the conception of seed, even past the time of age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. Haweis New Testament By faith also that very Sarah, who was barren, received ability for the conception of seed, and past the usual time of life brought forth a child, because she accounted that he who promised it, would be true to his promise. Mace New Testament 'Twas likewise through faith that Sara, though barren, received the power of becoming pregnant, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Weymouth New Testament Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise. Worrell New Testament By faith Sarah herself also received power to conceive seed, even when past the age of child-bearing, since she accounted Him faithful, Who promised. Worsley New Testament By faith also Sarah received strength to conceive seed, and brought forth a son when she was past age, because she accounted Him faithful who had promised. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Faith of Abraham and Sarah…10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. 12And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.… Cross References Genesis 21:1-2 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. Genesis 18:10-14 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ... Romans 4:19-21 Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. Genesis 17:15-19 Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. / And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” ... Luke 1:36-37 Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. / For no word from God will ever fail.” Genesis 15:4-6 Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.” / And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Romans 9:9 For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Galatians 4:22-23 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. Genesis 12:2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. Genesis 16:1-2 Now Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children, but she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. / So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. Genesis 21:6-7 Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” / She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” 1 Peter 3:5-6 For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands, / just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. Genesis 22:17 I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. Genesis 24:1 By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. Treasury of Scripture Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Sara. Genesis 17:17-19 Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear? … Genesis 18:11-14 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women… Genesis 21:1,2 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken… because. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Romans 4:20,21 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; … Jump to Previous Abraham Age Although Bare Barren Birth Bore Child Conceive Conception Considered Counted Delivered Enabled Faith Faithful Herself Judged Life Mother Past Power Promise Promised Proper Received Sara Sarah Seasonable Seed Strength TimeJump to Next Abraham Age Although Bare Barren Birth Bore Child Conceive Conception Considered Counted Delivered Enabled Faith Faithful Herself Judged Life Mother Past Power Promise Promised Proper Received Sara Sarah Seasonable Seed Strength TimeHebrews 11 1. What faith is.6. Without faith we cannot please God. 7. The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time. By faith The phrase "By faith" is a recurring theme in Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Chapter." The Greek word for faith, "pistis," implies a deep trust and confidence in God. This faith is not merely intellectual assent but a profound reliance on God's promises, which is the foundation of the believer's relationship with Him. In the context of Hebrews, faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Sarah's faith, despite her circumstances, exemplifies this trust in God's faithfulness. Sarah even though she was barren and beyond the proper age was enabled to conceive a child because she considered Him faithful who had promised Parallel Commentaries ... Greek By faithΠίστει (Pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. Sarah, Σάρρᾳ (Sarra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4564: Sarah, wife of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Sarra, the wife of Abraham. even though καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. she αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was barren στεῖρα (steira) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4723: Barren. A contraction from stereos; 'sterile'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. beyond παρὰ (para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. the opportune καιρὸν (kairon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. age, ἡλικίας (hēlikias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2244: Age, term of life; full age, maturity; stature. From the same as helikos; maturity. was enabled ἔλαβεν (elaben) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. conceive καταβολὴν (katabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2602: From kataballo; a deposition, i.e. Founding; figuratively, conception. a child, σπέρματος (spermatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4690: From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. because ἐπεὶ (epei) Conjunction Strong's 1893: Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. she considered ἡγήσατο (hēgēsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2233: (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. Him τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faithful πιστὸν (piston) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. who had promised. ἐπαγγειλάμενον (epangeilamenon) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1861: From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself. Links Hebrews 11:11 NIVHebrews 11:11 NLT Hebrews 11:11 ESV Hebrews 11:11 NASB Hebrews 11:11 KJV Hebrews 11:11 BibleApps.com Hebrews 11:11 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 11:11 Chinese Bible Hebrews 11:11 French Bible Hebrews 11:11 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 11:11 By faith even Sarah herself received power (Heb. He. Hb) |