en_tn/heb/11/01.md

Connecting Statement:

The author tells three things about faith in this brief introduction.

Now

This word is used here to mark a break in the main teaching. Here the author starts to explain the meaning of "faith."

faith is being sure of the things hoped for

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "when we have faith, we are sure of the things we hope for" or "faith is what allows a person to confidently expect certain things"

hoped for

Here this refers specifically to the sure promises of God, especially the certainty that all believers in Jesus will live with God forever in heaven.

certain of things that are not seen

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that we still have not seen" or "that still have not happened" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)