Hebrews 11:30
What does Hebrews 11:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Hebrews 11:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Hebrews 11:30 means
Jericho’s walls fell after the Israelites circled them for seven days, following God’s unusual instructions. Faith obeys even when God’s methods seem foolish by human calculation. The victory emphasizes that God brings down strongholds not by human might but by trustful obedience to his word. Israel’s marching did not topple the walls; God did, in response to faith expressed through persevering obedience. This encourages believers to follow God’s lead patiently, confident that he can dismantle barriers that seem impenetrable.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been compassed about for seven days.
KJV
King James Version · 1611By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been compassed about for seven days.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By faith the walls of Jericho came down, after they had been circled for seven days.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862by faith the walls of Jericho did fall, having been surrounded for seven days;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, by the going round them seven days.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890By faith the walls of Jericho fell, having been encircled for seven days.
Context
With Egypt behind them, the focus shifts to Israel’s first great victory in Canaan. The Jericho account continues the theme of salvation achieved through obedience to God’s revealed way. The next verse highlights Rahab, a surprising participant whose faith spared her from judgment, introducing a pattern of outsiders welcomed through trust. After Rahab, the author will accelerate through many names and deeds, summarizing both triumphs and sufferings.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4
(for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds);
- Joshua 6:3
And ye shall compass the city, all the men of war, going about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
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