Hebrews 11:33-35

11:33 Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, ¹  gained what was promised, ²  shut the mouths of lions, 11:34 quenched raging fire, ³  escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness, ⁴  became mighty in battle, put foreign armies to flight, 11:35 and women received back their dead raised to life. ⁵  But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life. ⁶ 

[11:33]  ¹ tn This probably refers to the righteous rule of David and others. But it could be more general and mean “did what was righteous.”

[11:33]  ² tn Grk “obtained promises,” referring to the things God promised, not to the pledges themselves.

[11:34]  ³ tn Grk “quenched the power of fire.”

[11:34]  ⁴ tn Or “recovered from sickness.”

[11:35]  ⁵ tn Grk “received back their dead from resurrection.”

[11:35]  ⁶ tn Grk “to obtain a better resurrection.”