Hebrews 11:33
New International Version
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

New Living Translation
By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,

English Standard Version
who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Berean Standard Bible
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Berean Literal Bible
who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises; shut the mouths of lions,

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

New King James Version
who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

New American Standard Bible
who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

NASB 1995
who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

NASB 1977
who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Legacy Standard Bible
who through faith conquered kingdoms, performed righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Amplified Bible
who by faith [that is, with an enduring trust in God and His promises] subdued kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promised blessings, closed the mouths of lions,

Christian Standard Bible
who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

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

Contemporary English Version
Their faith helped them conquer kingdoms, and because they did right, God made promises to them. They closed the jaws of lions

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

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

Good News Translation
Through faith they fought whole countries and won. They did what was right and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

International Standard Version
Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Majority Standard Bible
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

NET Bible
Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,

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

Webster's Bible Translation
Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

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

World English Bible
who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped mouths of lions,

Berean Literal Bible
who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises; shut the mouths of lions,

Young's Literal Translation
who through faith did subdue kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped mouths of lions,

Smith's Literal Translation
Who by faith subdued kingdoms, wrought justice, attained the promises, shut up the mouths of lions,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who by faith conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Catholic Public Domain Version
those who, by faith, conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,

New American Bible
who by faith conquered kingdoms, did what was righteous, obtained the promises; they closed the mouths of lions,

New Revised Standard Version
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who through faith conquered kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Those who by faith conquered Kingdoms and wrought justice, received promises and shut the mouths of lions;
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,

Godbey New Testament
who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness,

Haweis New Testament
who by faith vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Mace New Testament
who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions,

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

Worrell New Testament
who, through faith, subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Worsley New Testament
who by faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Faith of Many
32And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, 33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.…

Cross References
Daniel 6:22
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

1 Samuel 17:34-37
David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. / Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” ...

Judges 14:5-6
Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him, / and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.

1 Kings 17:22-24
And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. / Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared. / Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD from your mouth is truth.”

2 Kings 4:32-35
When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ...

Joshua 6:20
So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it.

Judges 7:19-22
Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. ...

1 Samuel 12:11
So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.

2 Samuel 8:1-14
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...

1 Kings 18:36-39
At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...

Romans 4:20-21
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

James 5:16-18
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. / Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.

Matthew 21:21-22
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. / If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Mark 11:22-24
“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

through.

Joshua 6:1-13:33
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in…

2 Samuel 5:4-25
David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years…

2 Samuel 8:1-14
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines…

wrought.

Hebrews 11:4-8,17
By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh…

obtained.

Hebrews 6:12-15
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises…

Hebrews 10:36
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

2 Samuel 7:11
And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

stopped.

Judges 14:5,6
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him…

1 Samuel 17:33-36
And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth…

Psalm 91:13
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

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Hebrews 11
1. What faith is.
6. Without faith we cannot please God.
7. The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time.














who through faith
The phrase "who through faith" introduces the central theme of Hebrews 11, which is often referred to as the "Faith Chapter." The Greek word for faith, "pistis," implies a deep trust and confidence in God. This faith is not merely intellectual assent but a profound reliance on God's promises and character. Historically, faith has been the foundation of the relationship between God and His people, as seen in the lives of the patriarchs and prophets. This faith is active and dynamic, leading to transformative actions and outcomes.

conquered kingdoms
The phrase "conquered kingdoms" reflects the historical reality of God's people overcoming formidable adversaries through divine intervention. The Greek word "katagonizomai" suggests a struggle or battle, indicating that these victories were not achieved by human strength alone but through faith in God's power. Biblical examples include Joshua's conquest of Canaan and David's victories over surrounding nations. These conquests demonstrate that faith can lead to triumph over seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

administered justice
"Administered justice" highlights the role of faith in establishing righteousness and equity. The Greek word "ergazomai" implies working or accomplishing, suggesting that these individuals actively pursued justice. This phrase can be seen in the context of leaders like King Solomon, who was renowned for his wisdom and fair judgments. Faith in God inspires believers to uphold His standards of justice, reflecting His character in their governance and interactions with others.

gained what was promised
The phrase "gained what was promised" underscores the fulfillment of God's promises through faith. The Greek word "epitugchano" means to obtain or achieve, indicating that these individuals received tangible manifestations of God's faithfulness. This can be seen in the lives of Abraham, who received the promised son Isaac, and the Israelites, who entered the Promised Land. These fulfillments serve as a testament to God's reliability and the assurance that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

who shut the mouths of lions
"Who shut the mouths of lions" is a vivid illustration of God's miraculous protection, most famously seen in the account of Daniel in the lion's den. The Greek word "phrasso" means to stop or close, emphasizing God's ability to intervene in dire circumstances. This phrase symbolizes the power of faith to deliver from danger and the assurance that God is a refuge for those who trust in Him. Daniel's unwavering faith serves as an inspiration for believers to stand firm in their convictions, even in the face of life-threatening challenges.

(33) Subdued kingdoms.--Better, overcame kingdoms. To all the deliverers of Israel of whom we have read in Hebrews 11:32 (and especially to David, 2 Samuel 8, 10, 11) these words will apply. They also "wrought righteousness," as each judge or king or prophet "executed judgment and justice unto all his people" (2Samuel 8:15).

Obtained promises.--Do these words mean that these men of faith won promises of future blessing (such as were vouchsafed to David and the prophets), or that promises of deliverance were fulfilled to them? There seems no reason for doubting that the writer's language may include both thoughts. The words which follow (though illustrated in the history of Samson and of David) clearly point to Daniel (Hebrews 6).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
who
οἳ (hoi)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

faith
πίστεως (pisteōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

conquered
κατηγωνίσαντο (katēgōnisanto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2610: From kata and agonizomai; to struggle against, i.e. to overcome.

kingdoms,
βασιλείας (basileias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

administered
εἰργάσαντο (eirgasanto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2038: To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor.

justice,
δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification.

[and] obtained
ἐπέτυχον (epetychon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2013: To attain, obtain, acquire. From epi and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. to attain.

what was promised;
ἐπαγγελιῶν (epangeliōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.

[who] shut
ἔφραξαν (ephraxan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5420: To stop, close up, obstruct. Apparently a strengthening form of the base of phren; to fence or inclose, i.e., to block up.

[the] mouths
στόματα (stomata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.

of lions,
λεόντων (leontōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3023: A lion. A primary word; a 'lion'.


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