Hebrews 11:4 Meaning and Explanation
“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.”
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Read Full Chapter →Abel's faith made his offering acceptable and won him God's testimony that he was righteous, so that his example still speaks though he died long ago.
What Does Hebrews 11:4 Mean?
The roll call begins at the very dawn of human history with the two sons of Adam and Eve. Abel brought an offering to God in faith, and God accepted both the man and his gift, while Cain's was refused.
What made Abel's sacrifice more excellent was the trust behind it, and through that faith God Himself declared him righteous. Though Abel was the first to die, his witness has never fallen silent; across the ages it still calls every reader to bring God an offering of genuine faith. A life of trust outlasts the one who lived it and keeps preaching long after the grave.
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What does Hebrews 11:4 mean?
Abel's faith made his offering acceptable and won him God's testimony that he was righteous, so that his example still speaks though he died long ago.