Hebrews 11:2

“For by it the elders received testimony.”

Hebrews 11:2 · direct translation from the Greek
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Hebrews 11:2, word by word

the eldersπρεσβύτεροιpresbyteroi

older

A person older than others, or advanced in years.

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received testimonyἐμαρτυρήθησανemartyrēthēsan

have good repute

To have a good name.

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The context

1Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the proof of things not seen.

2 · This verse (above)

3By faith we understand that the ages were set in order by the word of God, so that what is seen did not come into being from things that appear.

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