Hebrews 11:34
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:34 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:34 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:34 — KJV
“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.”
— Hebrews 11:34 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:34 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:34
“And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:34: edge, sword, made
“And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people that were at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:34: fire, edge, sword
“And the men of Israel turned again upon the children of Benjamin, and smote them with the edge of the sword, as well the men of every city, as the beast, and all that came to hand: also they set on fire all the cities that they came to. came to hand: Heb. was found they came...: Heb. were found”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:34: fire, edge, sword
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:34: escaped, edge, sword
“Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:34: edge, sword, made
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