Hebrews 11:33 web — who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

World English Bible

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

— Hebrews 11:33, World English Bible

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Hebrews 11 — Context

30

By faith, the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.

31

By faith, Rahab the prostitute, didn't perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.

32

What more shall I say? For the time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets;

33

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

34

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, grew mighty in war, and caused foreign armies to flee.

35

Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.

36

Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.

Hebrews 11:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:33 say?
Hebrews 11:33 in the World English Bible reads: “who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,”
Where is Hebrews 11:33 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 33.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 11:33.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:33 in?
Hebrews 11:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 11:33?
Hebrews 11:33 reads (WEB): “who, through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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