Hebrews 11:3 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Read the Passage in Context
- Hebrews 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
- Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
- Hebrews 11:4 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.
Open Hebrews 11:3 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- Faith
- Word Of God
- Imagination
- Creation
- Subjective Appropriation
- Invisible Origins
- Inner World
- Inner Speech
- Manifestation
- Unseen Reality
- Unseen To Seen
- God Is Faith
Neville’s Reading in Believe It In
The "word of God" is interpreted as imaginal activity. Creation occurs through this imaginal activity, empowered by faith, which is defined as the subjective appropriation of a desired objective hope.
Listen to these words: "By faith we understand that the world was created by the word of God, so that things that are seen were made out of things which do not appear." Here we see that the word of God is an imaginal activity, which -joined by faith - created the world.
Source: Believe It In
Neville’s Reading in By Water And By Blood
This verse reveals the metaphysical truth that the visible world originates from invisible causes, specifically from the mind of man, which is God. Man's tendency to seek only visible causes prevents him from understanding this inner creative power.
So, as the mystic tells us in the 11th of his Letters to the Hebrews - "'Things seen were not made of things that do appear." Man refuses to accept it so he takes everything in his world and tries to take it back to some visible cause, even with the aid of his microscope.
Source: By Water And By Blood
Neville’s Reading in Control Your Inner Conversations
Neville uses this verse to support the idea that the visible world is a manifestation of unseen spiritual realities, specifically 'inner speech' or 'imagination.' It underscores the creative power of the 'Word of God' as the unseen cause.
Are we not told that: “The world was created by the Word of God;” and “things that are seen were made out of things that are not seen?”
Source: Control Your Inner Conversations
Neville’s Reading in Creation Faith
The physical world, which is visible, was brought into existence from unseen realities through the 'word of God,' which is His power and wisdom, understood through faith.
Through faith we understand that the world was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made out of things which do not appear.
Source: Creation Faith
Neville’s Reading in Eternal States
The visible world originates from unseen, imaginative acts (the 'word of God'). Faith is the understanding and acceptance of this creative process, where the unseen becomes seen.
“By faith we understand that the world was created by the word of God, so that things seen were made out of things that do not appear.”
Source: Eternal States
Neville’s Reading in Faith
The visible world is not made from other visible things, but from unseen realities. Faith is the conviction in these unseen realities, which are the true substance of creation.
So, when he tells us: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen,” (Hebrews 11:1) by faith, we understand that the world was created by the Word of God, so that “things seen were made from things that do not appear…”
Source: Faith
Practical Reflection
- To manifest, one must look beyond visible causes and understand that the outer world is a reflection of inner states of consciousness, which are the true origins of all phenomena.
- Understand that your inner speech and imagination are the 'Word of God' within you, creating your visible reality. To change your world, change your unseen inner conversations.
- Understand that your unseen imaginal acts are the creative force behind your visible world, and have faith in this process.
- To manifest, one must recognize that the physical world is a manifestation of unseen states. Cultivate faith in the unseen reality of your desire, knowing it is the source of what will appear.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- Believe It In (lecture)
- By Water And By Blood (lecture)
- Control Your Inner Conversations (lecture)
- Creation Faith (lecture)
- Eternal States (lecture)
- Faith (lecture)
Questions about Hebrews 11:3
What is the metaphysical meaning of Hebrews 11:3?
YHWSA reads Hebrews 11:3 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Hebrews 11:3 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Hebrews 11:3?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.