Hebrews 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, ¹  gained what was promised, ²  shut the mouths of lions,

biblegateway Heb 11:33

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

biblegateway Heb 11:33

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

biblegateway Heb 11:33

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

biblegateway Heb 11:33

Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work, took the promises for themselves. They were protected from lions,

SABDAweb Heb 11:33

Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,

bibleoremus Heb 11:33

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

biblegateway Heb 11:33

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

biblegateway Heb 11:33

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, ¹  gained what was promised, ²  shut the mouths of lions,

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.”

² tn Grk “obtained promises,” referring to the things God promised, not to the pledges themselves.

² sn Gained what was promised. They saw some of God’s promises fulfilled, even though the central promise remained unfulfilled until Christ came (cf. vv. 39-40).