Hebrews 11:34

Translations

Modern

…quenched 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.

Traditional

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

Literal

…quenched the power of fire, escaped the mouths of the sword, were made powerful out of weakness, became strong in war, and put to flight foreign armies.

Latin

…extinxerunt impetum ignis, effugerunt aciem gladii, convaluerunt de infirmitate, fortes facti sunt in bello, castra verterunt exterorum:

Original

Greek

English

…quenched 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.

Notes

Hebrews 11:34

quenched the raging fire: See Daniel 3:16 –30.
escaped the edge of the sword: For example, Elijah and Jeremiah (see 1 Kings 19:2; 2 Kings 1:1 –18; Jeremiah 26:10–16; 38:1 –13).

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

1 Samuel 17:51–52
David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.
2 Kings 6:16–18
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Judges 15:8
And he struck them ruthlessly with a great slaughter, and then went down and stayed in the cave at the rock of Etam.
Psalm 144:10
…to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
2 Chronicles 32:20–22
In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,
2 Kings 6:32
Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. The king sent a messenger ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “Do you see how this murderer has sent someone to cut off my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door to keep him out. Is not the sound of his master’s footsteps behind him?”
Judges 8:4–10
Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit.
2 Samuel 8:1–18
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.
1 Samuel 14:13–15
So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.
Judges 7:19–25
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.
Jeremiah 26:24
Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.

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

Abed-Nego: Also Called Azariah: A Jewish Captive in Babylon Faith: Conquests By Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of The Three Hebrews, when Commanded to Worship the Image Fight of Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Martyrdom: The Prophets Persecution of the Righteous Prophets were Mighty Through Faith War by Faith Warfare of Saints: Victory In, Is by Faith

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