But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
But without faith it is impossible to please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
The writer is saying that faith is absolutely essential for having a relationship with God—you must believe He exists and that He blesses those who genuinely look for Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the famous 'faith chapter' of Hebrews, where the author encourages Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and considering abandoning their faith. The letter was written to show that the new covenant through Christ was superior to the old covenant, and that faith had always been the key to pleasing God throughout history.
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