Hebrews 11:33 Parallel Translations

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, did what God approved, and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.

ASV:

who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

BBE:

Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,

DBY:

who by faith overcame kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped lions' mouths,

ERV:

who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

WEY:

men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,

WBS:

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

WEB:

who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

YLT:

who through faith did subdue kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:33 Cross References

XREF:

Judges 4:1 Then the sons of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, after Ehud died.

Judges 14:6 The Spirit of the LORD came upon him mightily, so that he tore him as one tears a young goat though he had nothing in his hand; but he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.

1 Samuel 12:4 They said, "You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man's hand."

1 Samuel 17:34 But David said to Saul, "Your servant was tending his father's sheep. When a lion or a bear came and took a lamb from the flock,

2 Samuel 5:17 When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David; and when David heard of it, he went down to the stronghold.

2 Samuel 7:11 even from the day that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel; and I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD also declares to you that the LORD will make a house for you.

2 Samuel 8:1 Now after this it came about that David defeated the Philistines and subdued them; and David took control of the chief city from the hand of the Philistines.

2 Samuel 8:15 So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and righteousness for all his people.

2 Samuel 10:12 "Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."

Daniel 6:22 "My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained {s} promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
(s) The fruit of the promises.

PNT:

11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms. Some of those named subdued kingdoms, as Barak, Gideon, David.
Obtained promises. Promises were made to many of the worthies named.
Stopped the mouth of lions. The case of Daniel is the most remarkable. See Da 6:20.

WES:

11:33-34 David, in particular, subdued kingdoms. Samuel (not excluding the rest) wrought righteousness. The prophets, in general, obtained promises, both for themselves, and to deliver to others. Prophets also stopped the mouths of lions, as Daniel; and quenched the violence of fire, as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. To these examples, whence the nature of faith clearly appears, those more ancient ones are subjoined, (by a transposition, and in an inverted order,) which receive light from these. Jephthah escaped the edge of the sword; Samson out of weakness was made strong; Barak became valiant in fight; Gideon put to flight armies of the aliens. Faith animates to the most heroic enterprises, both civil and military. Faith overcomes all impediments effects the greatest things; attains to the very best; and inverts, by its miraculous power the very course of nature. 2Sa 8:1, and c.; 1Sa 8:9, and c.; 1Sa 13:3, and c.; Da 6:22; Da 3:27; Jud 12:3; Jud 15:19, and c.; Jud 16:28, and c.; Jud 4:14, and c.; Jud 7:21.

MHC:

11:32-38 After all our searches into the Scriptures, there is more to be learned from them. We should be pleased to think, how great the number of believers was under the Old Testament, and how strong their faith, though the objects of it were not then so fully made known as now. And we should lament that now, in gospel times, when the rule of faith is more clear and perfect, the number of believers should be so small, and their faith so weak. It is the excellence of the grace of faith, that, while it helps men to do great things, like Gideon, it keeps from high and great thoughts of themselves. Faith, like Barak's, has recourse unto God in all dangers and difficulties, and then makes grateful returns to God for all mercies and deliverances. By faith, the servants of God shall overcome even the roaring lion that goeth about seeking whom he may devour. The believer's faith endures to the end, and, in dying, gives him victory over death and all his deadly enemies, like Samson. The grace of God often fixes upon very undeserving and ill-deserving persons, to do great things for them and by them. But the grace of faith, wherever it is, will put men upon acknowledging God in all their ways, as Jephthah. It will make men bold and courageous in a good cause. Few ever met with greater trials, few ever showed more lively faith, than David, and he has left a testimony as to the trials and acts of faith, in the book of Psalms, which has been, and ever will be, of great value to the people of God. Those are likely to grow up to be distinguished for faith, who begin betimes, like Samuel, to exercise it. And faith will enable a man to serve God and his generation, in whatever way he may be employed. The interests and powers of kings and kingdoms, are often opposed to God and his people; but God can easily subdue all that set themselves against him. It is a greater honour and happiness to work righteousness than to work miracles. By faith we have comfort of the promises; and by faith we are prepared to wait for the promises, and in due time to receive them. And though we do not hope to have our dead relatives or friends restored to life in this world, yet faith will support under the loss of them, and direct to the hope of a better resurrection. Shall we be most amazed at the wickedness of human nature, that it is capable of such awful cruelties to fellow-creatures, or at the excellence of Divine grace, that is able to bear up the faithful under such cruelties, and to carry them safely through all? What a difference between God's judgement of a saint, and man's judgment! The world is not worthy of those scorned, persecuted saints, whom their persecutors reckon unworthy to live. They are not worthy of their company, example, counsel, or other benefits. For they know not what a saint is, nor the worth of a saint, nor how to use him; they hate, and drive such away, as they do the offer of Christ and his grace.

CONC:

TRUE Administered Conquered Enforced Faith Gained Got Justice Kept Kingdoms Lions Mouths Obtained Overcame Performed Promised Promises Received Result Reward Righteousness Shut Stopped Subdue Subdued Worked Wrought

Acts Administered Conquered Faith Gained Justice Kept Kingdoms Lions Mouths Obtained Overcame Performed Promised Promises Received Result Reward Righteousness Shut Stopped Subdue Subdued True. Whole Worked Wrought

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