Hebrews 11:33

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

…who by faith conquered kingdoms, worked justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Latin

…qui per fidem vicerunt regna, operati sunt justitiam, adepti sunt repromissiones, obturaverunt ora leonum,

Original

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English

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

Notes

Hebrews 11:33

conquered kingdoms: During the time of the judges and the time when David was king, Israel defeated many enemies. David, Solomon, and a few others ruled fairly (see 2 Samuel 8:15; 1 Kings 10:9).
shut the mouths of lions: See Daniel 6:1 –23.

Hebrews 11:32–40

The author quickly highlights other faithful people from the old covenant era. In Hebrews 11:32 –35a, faith leads to rescue and triumph. In 11:35b –38, however, faith results in harsh persecution and even death for their beliefs. Despite these outcomes, God honored both groups with a good reputation because of their faith (11:39).

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

(a) the phrase by faith,
(b) the person's name,
(c) the event or action showing faith, and
(d) the result.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham “Belief” in the Gospel of John By Faith Faith and Good Deeds God Protects His Servant

Related verses

Psalm 144:1–2
Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Hebrews 6:12–15
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
Psalm 144:10
…to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
Daniel 6:20–23
When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?”
2 Samuel 5:4–25
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.
Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.
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,
Hebrews 11:4–8
By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Psalm 18:32–34
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Letter to the Romans Obedience Persecution Perseverance

Topics

Faith: Conquests By Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Gideon Faith: Trial of Daniel, when Forbidden to Pray to Jehovah Faith: Trial of The Three Hebrews, when Commanded to Worship the Image Lion: Killed by Saints Martyrdom: The Prophets Persecution of the Righteous Prophets were Mighty Through Faith Righteousness: Saints: Work, by Faith The Promises of God: Are: Obtained Through Faith War by Faith Warfare of Saints: Victory In, Is by Faith

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