Hebrews 11:37 nasb — They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in s…

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"They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated"

— Hebrews 11:37, NASB

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Hebrews 11 — Context

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quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight.

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Women received back their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection;

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and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.

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They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated

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(men of whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground.

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And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised,

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because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect.

Hebrews 11:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 11:37 say?
Hebrews 11:37 in the NASB reads: “They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated”
Where is Hebrews 11:37 in the Bible?
Hebrews 11:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 37.
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 11:37.
What translation should I read Hebrews 11:37 in?
Hebrews 11:37 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 11:37?
Hebrews 11:37 reads (NASB): “They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated” 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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