By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
What does Hebrews 11:5 mean?
Here follow some illustrious examples of faith from the Old Testament.
Key themes
FaithJustice and mercyTruthChristology
Read with
Keep this verse inside Hebrews 11:5-6 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Enoch Person
-
Initiated. (1. ) The eldest son of Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ), who built a city east of Eden in the land of Nod, and called it “after the name of his son Enoch. ” This is the first “city” mentioned in Scripture.