Hebrews 11:33

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Ellos, por su fe en Dios conquistaron reinos, hicieron lo recto, recibieron las promesas de Dios, cerraron la boca de leones,

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse talks about people who had great faith and because of it, they conquered kingdoms, did what was right, fulfilled promises, and even faced lions bravely. The writer is not speaking directly but referring to the faithful in history.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you have a superpower that helps you do amazing things! In this verse, people had faith as their superpower. They used it to beat big challenges, like stopping scary lions or winning over whole kingdoms!

Contexto histórico

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around the first century AD to encourage Jewish Christians facing persecution. It emphasizes the superiority of Christ and His new covenant.

Aplicación para hoy

In your daily life, you might face tough challenges like a difficult test or dealing with bullies at school. Faith can give you strength, just like those who stopped lions in this verse, helping you overcome obstacles.

Temas

• faith
• perseverance
• overcoming fears
• righteousness
• promises
• courage

Versículos relacionados

• Joshua 24:15
• Daniel 6:20-23
• Matthew 9:28-29
• Romans 4:20-21
• James 2:20

Preguntas frecuentes

What does it mean by 'subdued kingdoms' in this verse?

It means that through their strong faith, people conquered or influenced powerful rulers and their territories. This shows the immense power of faith.

How did they 'work righteousness' as mentioned here?

They performed actions that were just and fair, guided by their deep faith in God, which led them to act in a morally upright way.

What kind of promises are referred to in this verse?

The promises could be various divine assurances given to individuals in the Bible, such as God's protection or deliverance from danger.

Can you give an example of someone who 'stopped the mouths of lions'?

Daniel is a famous example. He was thrown into a den of lions but remained unharmed because of his faith, effectively silencing those who accused him wrongly.