Hebrews 11:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:4-31

The apostle, having given us a more general account of the grace of faith, now proceeds to set before us some illustrious examples of it in the Old-Testament times, and these may be divided into two classes:?1. Those whose names are mentioned, and the particular exercise and actings of whose faith are specified. 2. Those whose names are barely mentioned, and an account given in general of the exploits of their faith, which it is left to the reader to accommodate, and apply to the particular... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 11:7

11:7 It was by faith that Noah, when he had been informed by God about things that were still unseen, reverently accepted the message and built an ark to preserve his household in safety. Through that faith he passed judgment on the world and became an heir of the righteousness which is the result of faith. The Old Testament story of Noah is in Genesis 6:1-22 ; Genesis 7:1-24 ; Genesis 8:1-22 . The earth was so wicked that God decided that there remained nothing to do but destroy it.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned of God ,.... In the Greek text, Noah is called "Noe", and so the Septuagint interpreters of the Old Testament call him; but Josephus calls him "Noeos": or "having received an oracle from God"; in which he was admonished, how to make an ark, as Moses was, in like manner, how to make a tabernacle, Hebrews 8:5 . This oracle or warning is extant, in Genesis 6:13 and it was of things not seen as yet ; as the universal deluge; the building of an ark or ship,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah - See the whole of this history, Genesis 6:13 . Warned of God - Χρηματισθεις . As we know from the history in Genesis that God did warn Noah, we see from this the real import of the verb χρηματιζω , as used in various parts of the New Testament; it signifies to utter oracles, to give Divine warning. Moved with fear - Ευλαβηθεις· Influenced by religious fear or reverence towards God. This is mentioned to show that he acted not from a fear of losing his life, but... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:7

Verse 7 7.By faith Noah, etc. It was a wonderful example of magnanimity, that when the whole world were promising themselves impunity, and securely and unrestrainedly indulging themselves in sinful pleasures, Noah alone paid regard to Gods vengeance though deferred for a considerable time, — that he greatly wearied himself for a hundred and twenty years in building the ark, — that he stood unshaken amidst the scoffs of so many ungodly men, — that he entertained no doubt but that he would be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:4-7

Faith of the antediluvian saints. The apostle, having gone to the first page of the Bible for the foundation-doctrine of faith, has only to turn the leaf to find his first historical illustrations. I. THE EXAMPLE OF ABEL . ( Hebrews 11:4 ) In what respect was Abets sacrifice "more excellent" than Cain's? 1. Some answer—Because its materials were more valuable, and also more carefully selected. Cain presented an oblation el vegetables, taking the first that came to hand;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear ( εὐλαβηθεὶς ), prepared an ark to the saving of his house; through which ( i.e. faith) he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith ( κατὰ πίστιν ). The "things not seen as yet" were the divinely predicted events of the Deluge. The word εὐλαβηθεὶς (translated as above in the A.V) is taken by many commentators as implying godly fear, a sentiment of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

The faith of Noah. "By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet," etc. Very exalted was the character of Noah as briefly described in Genesis 6:8 , Genesis 6:9 . And his purity and piety are the more conspicuous and commendable by reason of the terrible corruption and violence which were universal in his age ( Genesis 6:5-7 , Genesis 6:11-13 ). Our text leads us to look at the faith of Noah in three aspects. I. IN ITS BASIS . Noah was "warned of God of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

The faith of Noah. Going from Enoch to Noah, we pass from a mere hint as to character into the greatest fullness of detail. Enoch's faith we have to take upon trust, for no act of his life is recorded from which we could infer his faith. Noah's faith, on the other hand, we can see for ourselves. It is set before us in a great and notable action, and not to see it would argue great spiritual blindness on our part. Note— I. THE TRUE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DELUGE . There is much... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah - It is less difficult to see that Noah must have been influenced “by faith” than that Abel and Enoch were. Everything which Noah did in reference to the threatened deluge, was done in virtue of simple faith or belief of what God said. It was not because he could show from the course of events that things were tending to such a catastrophe; or because such an event had occurred before, rendering it probable that it would be likely to occur again; or because this was the common... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 11:4-31

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 11:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 11:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:4-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 11:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 11:7

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