Heb 11:2 | RWP | e4.org | Therein ( εν ταυτη ). That is, "in faith," feminine demonstrative referring to πιστις . The elders ( ο πρεσβυτερο ). More nearly like "the fathers," not the technical sense of elders (officers) usual in the N.T., but more like "the tradition of the elders" ( , ; ). Had witness borne to them ( εμαρτυρηθησαν ). First aorist passive of μαρτυρεω (cf. ), "were testified to."

‏ Hebrews 11:2

Therein ( εν ταυτη ). That is, "in faith," feminine demonstrative referring to πιστις.

The elders ( ο πρεσβυτερο ). More nearly like "the fathers," not the technical sense of elders (officers) usual in the N.T., but more like "the tradition of the elders" (Mr 7:3, 5; Mt 15:2).

Had witness borne to them ( εμαρτυρηθησαν ). First aorist passive of μαρτυρεω (cf. 7:8), "were testified to."