Hebrews 11:33

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

Hebrews 11:33 in Other Translations

KJV
33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
ESV
33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
NLT
33 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,
MSG
33 Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work, took the promises for themselves. They were protected from lions,
CSB
33 who by faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:33 In-Context

31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.
32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets,
33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,
34 quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.
35 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Samuel 7:11; 2 Samuel 8:1-3
  • 2. Daniel 6:22
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