Hebrews 11
1 Now faith is being confident of what we hope for, convinced about things we do not see.
Or la fede è certezza di cose che si sperano, dimostrazione di cose che non si vedono.
2 For by this, the people of old were attested.
Infatti, per essa fu resa buona testimonianza agli antichi.
3 By faith, we understand that the ages were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible. (aiōn g165)
Per fede intendiamo che i mondi sono stati formati dalla parola di Dio; cosicché le cose che si vedono non sono state tratte da cose apparenti. (aiōn g165)
4 By faith, Hevel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was attested as righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and though he died he still speaks through it.
Per fede Abele offerse a Dio un sacrificio più eccellente di quello di Caino; per mezzo d’essa gli fu resa testimonianza ch’egli era giusto, quando Dio attestò di gradire le sue offerte; e per mezzo d’essa, benché morto, egli parla ancora.
5 By faith, Hanokh was taken away, so that he would not see death, "and he was not found, because God took him away." For before he was taken he was attested as having pleased God.
Per fede Enoc fu trasportato perché non vedesse la morte; e non fu più trovato, perché Dio l’avea trasportato; poiché avanti che fosse trasportato fu di lui testimoniato ch’egli era piaciuto a Dio.
6 Now without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.
Or senza fede è impossibile piacergli; poiché chi s’accosta a Dio deve credere ch’Egli è, e che è il rimuneratore di quelli che lo cercano.
7 By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared a box-shaped ship for the salvation of his household, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Per fede Noè, divinamente avvertito di cose che non si vedevano ancora, mosso da pio timore, preparò un’arca per la salvezza della propria famiglia; e per essa fede condannò il mondo e fu fatto erede della giustizia che si ha mediante la fede.
8 By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he was going.
Per fede Abramo, essendo chiamato, ubbidì, per andarsene in un luogo ch’egli avea da ricevere in eredità; e partì senza sapere dove andava.
9 By faith, he sojourned in a land of promise, as a foreigner, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.
Per fede soggiornò nella terra promessa, come in terra straniera, abitando in tende con Isacco e Giacobbe, eredi con lui della stessa promessa,
10 For he looked for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
perché aspettava la città che ha i veri fondamenti e il cui architetto e costruttore è Dio.
11 By faith, even barren Sarah herself received power to conceive when she was past age, and gave birth, since she considered him faithful who had promised.
Per fede Sara anch’ella, benché fuori d’età, ricevette forza di concepire, perché reputò fedele Colui che avea fatto la promessa.
12 Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.
E perciò, da uno solo, e già svigorito, è nata una discendenza numerosa come le stelle del cielo, come la rena lungo la riva del mare che non si può contare.
13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were foreigners and temporary residents on the earth.
In fede moriron tutti costoro, senz’aver ricevuto le cose promesse, ma avendole vedute e salutate da lontano, e avendo confessato che erano forestieri e pellegrini sulla terra.
14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.
Poiché quelli che dicon tali cose dimostrano che cercano una patria.
15 If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had enough time to return.
E se pur si ricordavano di quella ond’erano usciti, certo avean tempo di ritornarvi.
16 Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Ma ora ne desiderano una migliore, cioè una celeste; perciò Iddio non si vergogna d’esser chiamato il loro Dio, poiché ha preparato loro una città.
17 By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac; and he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;
Per fede Abramo, quando fu provato, offerse Isacco; ed egli, che avea ricevuto le promesse, offerse il suo unigenito: egli, a cui era stato detto:
18 even he to whom it was said, "In Isaac will your descendants be called;"
E’ in Isacco che ti sarà chiamata una progenie,
19 concluding that God is able to raise up even from the dead. Figuratively speaking, he also did receive him back from the dead.
ritenendo che Dio è potente anche da far risuscitare dai morti; ond’è che lo riebbe per una specie di risurrezione.
20 By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
Per fede Isacco diede a Giacobbe e ad Esaù una benedizione concernente cose future.
21 By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and bowed over the top of his staff.
Per fede Giacobbe, morente, benedisse ciascuno dei figliuoli di Giuseppe, e adorò appoggiato in cima al suo bastone.
22 By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.
Per fede Giuseppe, quando stava per morire, fece menzione dell’esodo de’ figliuoli d’Israele, e diede ordini intorno alle sue ossa.
23 By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
Per fede Mosè, quando nacque, fu tenuto nascosto per tre mesi dai suoi genitori, perché vedevano che il bambino era bello; e non temettero il comandamento del re.
24 By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
Per fede Mosè, divenuto grande, rifiutò d’esser chiamato figliuolo della figliuola di Faraone,
25 choosing rather to share ill treatment with God's people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;
scegliendo piuttosto d’esser maltrattato col popolo di Dio, che di godere per breve tempo i piaceri del peccato;
26 considering the abuse suffered for the Messiah greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
stimando egli il vituperio di Cristo ricchezza maggiore de’ tesori d’Egitto, perché riguardava alla rimunerazione.
27 By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Per fede abbandonò l’Egitto, non temendo l’ira del re, perché stette costante, come vedendo Colui che è invisibile.
28 By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.
Per fede celebrò la Pasqua e fece lo spruzzamento del sangue affinché lo sterminatore dei primogeniti non toccasse quelli degli Israeliti.
29 By faith, they passed through the Red Sea as on dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do so, they were swallowed up.
Per fede passarono il Mar Rosso come per l’asciutto; il che tentando fare gli Egizi, furono inabissati.
30 By faith, the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.
Per fede caddero le mura di Gerico, dopo essere state circuite per sette giorni.
31 By faith, Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.
Per fede Raab, la meretrice, non perì coi disubbidienti, avendo accolto le spie in pace.
32 What more shall I say? For the time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets;
E che dirò di più? poiché il tempo mi verrebbe meno se narrassi di Gedeone, di Barac, di Sansone, di Jefte, di Davide, di Samuele e dei profeti,
33 who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
i quali per fede vinsero regni, operarono giustizia, ottennero adempimento di promesse, turaron le gole di leoni,
34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, grew mighty in war, and caused foreign armies to flee.
spensero la violenza del fuoco, scamparono al taglio della spada, guarirono da infermità, divennero forti in guerra, misero in fuga eserciti stranieri.
35 Women received their dead by resurrection. And others were tortured, not accepting the payment for release, that they might obtain a better resurrection.
Le donne ricuperarono per risurrezione i loro morti; e altri furon martirizzati non avendo accettata la loro liberazione affin di ottenere una risurrezione migliore;
36 Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.
altri patirono scherni e flagelli, e anche catene e prigione.
37 They were stoned, they were sawed apart, they were put to the test, they were killed with the sword. They went around in sheepskins and in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, mistreated
Furon lapidati, furon segati, furono uccisi di spada; andarono attorno coperti di pelli di pecora e di capra; bisognosi, afflitti,
38 (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and the holes of the earth.
maltrattati (di loro il mondo non era degno), vaganti per deserti e monti e spelonche e per le grotte della terra.
39 These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, did not receive the promise,
E tutti costoro, pur avendo avuto buona testimonianza per la loro fede, non ottennero quello ch’era stato promesso,
40 God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
perché Iddio aveva in vista per noi qualcosa di meglio, ond’essi non giungessero alla perfezione senza di noi.
