What does Hebrews 11:6 mean?
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
Quick answer
Without faith it is impossible to please God — for whoever would draw near must believe that he exists and rewards those who seek him.
What it means
The verse names two things faith trusts: that God is, and that he rewards seeking.
The "reward" is not material payoff but God himself — the seeker finds the one he sought.
Faith is not optional. It is the way God-pleasing draws near begins.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06-07. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.