Hebrews 11:35

“Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 11:35

Women receiued their dead raised to life againe: and others were tortured, not accepting deliuerance, that they might obtaine a better resurrection.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Women received {back} their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Women received their dead by a resurrection: and others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Women had their dead given back to them living; others let themselves be cruelly attacked, having no desire to go free, so that they might have a better life to come;
- Basic English Bible

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

Women received their dead again by resurrection; and others were tortured, not having accepted deliverance, that they might get a better resurrection;
- Darby Bible

Women received their dead raised to life again. But others were racked, not accepting deliverance, that they might find a better resurrection.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Women received their dead by a resurrection: and others were tortured, not accepting their deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
- English Revised Version

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

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 11:35

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 11:35


11:35 Women - Naturally weak. Received their dead - Children. Others were tortured - From those who acted great things the apostle rises higher, to those who showed the power of faith by suffering. Not accepting deliverance - On sinful terms. That they might obtain a better resurrection - An higher reward, seeing the greater their sufferings the greater would be their glory. #1Kin 17:22|; 2Kin 4:35



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 11:35


Heb 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again. Examples are the widow of Zarephath (1Ki 17:17-24) and the Shunammite (2Ki 4:18-37). And others were tortured. This was especially true in the terrible persecutions recorded in the Book of Maccabees. That they might obtain a better resurrection. They preferred to suffer in hope of the resurrection to eternal life.

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