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Hebrews 11:33-35
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Hebrews 11:33-35
New English Translation
33 Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice,[a] gained what was promised,[b] shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched raging fire,[c] escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness,[d] became mighty in battle, put foreign armies to flight, 35 and women received back their dead raised to life.[e] But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life.[f]
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- Hebrews 11:33 tn This probably refers to the righteous rule of David and others. But it could be more general and mean “did what was righteous.”
- Hebrews 11:33 tn Grk “obtained promises,” referring to the things God promised, not to the pledges themselves. sn Gained what was promised. They saw some of God’s promises fulfilled, even though the central promise remained unfulfilled until Christ came (cf. vv. 39-40).
- Hebrews 11:34 tn Grk “quenched the power of fire.”
- Hebrews 11:34 tn Or “recovered from sickness.”
- Hebrews 11:35 tn Grk “received back their dead from resurrection.”
- Hebrews 11:35 tn Grk “to obtain a better resurrection.”
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