Hebrews 11:33

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

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the abundance of examples found in the Old Testament who demonstrated faith through their actions. Paul is emphasizing that there are numerous instances of faithful men and women whose lives vividly illustrate the principles of trust and obedience, making it impossible to recount them all within a single discourse.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 33. Who through faith subdued kingdoms. That is, those specified in the previous verses, and others like them. The meaning is, that some of them subdued kingdoms, others obtained promises, etc. Thus, Joshua subdued the nations of Canaan; Gideon this Midianites; Jephtha the Ammonites; David the Philistines, Amalekites, Jebusites, Edomites, etc. Wrought righteousness. Carried the laws of justice into execution, particularly on guilty nations. They executed the great purposes of God in punishing the wicked, and in cutting off his foes. Obtained promises.

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