Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen.

What it means

The opening line of the great chapter of faith. Faith gives weight to what you hope for and conviction about what you cannot see yet. Act on it as if it were already solid.

The source

"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen." Letter to the Hebrews said it in Hebrews 11:1. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Ἔστιν δὲ πίστις ἐλπιζομένων ὑπόστασις, πραγμάτων ἔλεγχος οὐ βλεπομένων."

Original Greek, Hebrews 11:1. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.

Questions

What does "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen." mean?

The opening line of the great chapter of faith. Faith gives weight to what you hope for and conviction about what you cannot see yet. Act on it as if it were already solid.

Who said "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen."?

Letter to the Hebrews (1st century AD). Source: Hebrews 11:1.

What is the original Greek?

Ἔστιν δὲ πίστις ἐλπιζομένων ὑπόστασις, πραγμάτων ἔλεγχος οὐ βλεπομένων. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

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