SEV Biblia, Chapter 11:34
apagaron fuegos impetuosos, evitaron filo de cuchillo, convalecieron de enfermedades, fueron hechos fuertes en batallas, trastornaron campos de enemigos extraos;
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Hebrew 11:34
Verse 34. Quenched the violence of fire] As in the case of the three faithful Hebrews, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who, for their steady attachment to God's worship, were cast into a fiery furnace, in which they were preserved, and from which they escaped unhurt. Dan. 3. Escaped the edge of the sword] Moses, who escaped the sword of Pharaoh, Exod. xviii. 4; Elijah, that of Jezebel; and David, that of Saul: and many others.
Out of weakness were made strong] Were miraculously restored from sickness, which seemed to threaten their life; as Hezekiah, Isa. xxxviii. 21.
Waxed valiant in fight] Like Gideon, who overthrew the camp of the Midianites, and Jonathan, that of the Philistines, in such a way as must have proved that God was with them.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 34. Quenched the violence of fire , etc..] Which may be said to be done, when a believer, or a righteous man, is delivered out of it, as Lot from Sodom, when God rained fire and brimstone on it; when, by prayer, it is stopped, as by Moses, at Taberah, ( Numbers 11:1,2) when persons are not hurt by it, as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, when cast into Nebuchadrezzar's fiery furnace; and many of the martyrs have triumphed in the flames: so believers are delivered out of the fire of afflictions, and are not consumed thereby; and quench the fiery darts of Satan, thrown at them; and are untouched by the fire of God's wrath, in every state and case; and shall not be hurt of the second death, which is a lake of fire, burning with brimstone. Escaped the edge of the sword ; and were not destroyed by it; as Lot, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, the Judges, David, Elijah, Elisha, and others. Out of weakness were made strong ; being recovered from bodily diseases, as David, Hezekiah, etc.. by an increase of bodily strength, as Samson; by being filled with courage, and strength of mind; when before timorous, as Barak, etc.. so believers, when they have been weak in the exercise of grace, have been made strong: waxed valiant in fight ; as Barak, Gideon, David, etc.. so believers, in the spiritual fight of faith, have waxed valiant; being engaged in a good cause, and under a good Captain; being well provided with armour, and assured of victory, and a crown. Turned to fight the armies of the aliens : such as the Canaanites, the Moabites, Ammonites, Philistines, and others; who were put to flight by Joshua, the Judges, David, and others.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 32-38 - After all our searches into the Scriptures, there is more to be learne from them. We should be pleased to think, how great the number of believers was under the Old Testament, and how strong their faith though the objects of it were not then so fully made known as now. An we should lament that now, in gospel times, when the rule of faith i more clear and perfect, the number of believers should be so small, an their faith so weak. It is the excellence of the grace of faith, that while it helps men to do great things, like Gideon, it keeps from hig and great thoughts of themselves. Faith, like Barak's, has recours unto God in all dangers and difficulties, and then makes gratefu returns to God for all mercies and deliverances. By faith, the servant of God shall overcome even the roaring lion that goeth about seeking whom he may devour. The believer's faith endures to the end, and, in dying, gives him victory over death and all his deadly enemies, lik Samson. The grace of God often fixes upon very undeserving an ill-deserving persons, to do great things for them and by them. But the grace of faith, wherever it is, will put men upon acknowledging God in all their ways, as Jephthah. It will make men bold and courageous in good cause. Few ever met with greater trials, few ever showed mor lively faith, than David, and he has left a testimony as to the trial and acts of faith, in the book of Psalms, which has been, and ever wil be, of great value to the people of God. Those are likely to grow up to be distinguished for faith, who begin betimes, like Samuel, to exercis it. And faith will enable a man to serve God and his generation, in whatever way he may be employed. The interests and powers of kings an kingdoms, are often opposed to God and his people; but God can easil subdue all that set themselves against him. It is a greater honour an happiness to work righteousness than to work miracles. By faith we have comfort of the promises; and by faith we are prepared to wait for the promises, and in due time to receive them. And though we do not hope to have our dead relatives or friends restored to life in this world, ye faith will support under the loss of them, and direct to the hope of better resurrection. Shall we be most amazed at the wickedness of huma nature, that it is capable of such awful cruelties to fellow-creatures or at the excellence of Divine grace, that is able to bear up the faithful under such cruelties, and to carry them safely through all What a difference between God's judgement of a saint, and man' judgment! The world is not worthy of those scorned, persecuted saints whom their persecutors reckon unworthy to live. They are not worthy of their company, example, counsel, or other benefits. For they know no what a saint is, nor the worth of a saint, nor how to use him; the hate, and drive such away, as they do the offer of Christ and his grace. (Heb 11:39)
Greek Textus Receptus
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