Hebrews 11:11
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.”
δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
πίστις
By faith
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πίστις
Faith, trust, belief, faithfulness. Pistis. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. Everything flows to those who trust God completely.
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ἡλικία
age
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ἡλικία
Age, maturity, stature. Helikia. Jesus grew in wisdom and stature. Growth in Christ covers every dimension. Spiritual maturity does not come automatically. It is cultivated.
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πιστός
faithful
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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σπέρμα
of seed
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σπέρμα
something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
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παρά
beyond
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παρά
From, beside, by the side of. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Total dependence on Jesus is not weakness. It is the only path to fruitfulness.
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καιρός
the] opportune
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καιρός
A season, an appointed time. In due season we shall reap if we do not give up. God has appointed the right time for everything in your life.
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καταβολή
the] conception
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καταβολή
Foundation, laying down. The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. God's plan of redemption was decided before creation.
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ἡγέομαι
she considered
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ἡγέομαι
To consider, to regard, to esteem. In humility consider others more important than yourself. This is the mind of Christ.
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ἐπαγγέλλω
having promised.
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ἐπαγγέλλω
to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
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τίκτω
she brought forth
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τίκτω
to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
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λαμβάνω
received
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λαμβάνω
while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove))
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ἐπεί
since
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ἐπεί
thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause)
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Σάῤῥα
Sarah
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Σάῤῥα
Sarra (i.e. Sarah), the wife of Abraham
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στείρος
being] barren
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στείρος
"sterile"
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