Hebrews 11:34 “quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gaine…”

Hebrews 11:34

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, waxed mighty in war, turned to flight armies of aliens.

Geneva Bible 1599

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sworde, of weake were made strong, waxed valiant in battell, turned to flight the armies of the aliants.

Darby Translation

quenched [the] power of fire, escaped [the] edge of the sword, became strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, made [the] armies of strangers give way.

Young's Literal Translation

quenched the power of fire, escaped the mouth of the sword, were made powerful out of infirmities, became strong in battle, caused to give way camps of the aliens.

Bible in Basic English

Put out the power of fire, got safely away from the edge of the sword, were made strong when they had been feeble, became full of power in war, and put to flight the armies of the nations.

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Cross references

“Quenched”

Psalm 66:12 Isaiah 43:2 Daniel 3:19–28 1 Peter 4:12

Psalm 66:12 · BSB

You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.

Isaiah 43:2 · BSB

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Daniel 3:19–28 · BSB

At this, Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He gave orders to heat the furnace seven times hotter than usual,

1 Peter 4:12 · BSB

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

“escaped”

2 Kings 6:16–18 Psalm 144:10 1 Kings 19:3 2 Kings 6:32 Jeremiah 26:24 Job 5:20

2 Kings 6:16–18 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

Psalm 144:10 · BSB

to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.

1 Kings 19:3 · BSB

And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

2 Kings 6:32 · BSB

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 h…

Jeremiah 26:24 · BSB

Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.

Job 5:20 · BSB

In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.

“out of”

Judges 7:19–25 Judges 8:4–10 Judges 15:14–20 2 Kings 20:7–11 Job 42:10 Psalm 6:8

Judges 7:19–25 · BSB

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.

Judges 8:4–10 · BSB

Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit.

Judges 15:14–20 · BSB

When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands.

2 Kings 20:7–11 · BSB

Then Isaiah said, “Prepare a poultice of figs.” So they brought it and applied it to the boil, and Hezekiah recovered.

Job 42:10 · BSB

After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.

Psalm 6:8 · BSB

Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.

“turned”

2 Chronicles 32:20–22 1 Samuel 14:13–15 2 Samuel 8:1–18 2 Chronicles 14:11–14 2 Chronicles 16:1–9 2 Chronicles 20:6–25

2 Chronicles 32:20–22 · BSB

In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,

1 Samuel 14:13–15 · BSB

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.

2 Samuel 8:1–18 · BSB

Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines.

2 Chronicles 14:11–14 · BSB

Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O…

2 Chronicles 16:1–9 · BSB

In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.

2 Chronicles 20:6–25 · BSB

and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.

Also

Judges 15:8 2 Samuel 10:15–19

Judges 15:8 · BSB

And he struck them ruthlessly with a great slaughter, and then went down and stayed in the cave at the rock of Etam.

2 Samuel 10:15–19 · BSB

When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they regrouped.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

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