Hebrews 11:32

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

En wat zal ik nog meer zeggen? Want de tijd zal mij ontbreken, zou ik verhalen van Gideon, en Barak, en Samson, en Jeftha, en David, en Samuel, en de profeten;

Wat betekent dit?

This verse is part of a list in the book of Hebrews where the author acknowledges several notable figures from the Old Testament but realizes there isn't enough time to mention everyone. The key message is that these people were examples of faith.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're telling your friends about all the superheroes, but there are so many that you can't fit them all in one story. That's what this verse is saying—it’s like the storyteller is running out of time to mention all the heroes!

Historische achtergrond

Hebrews was likely written by Paul or someone close to him around AD 60-70, aimed at Jewish Christians facing persecution. The author lists these figures as examples of faith to encourage perseverance.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Think about a time when you had to trust something you couldn't see, like getting an important medical test result. Just like the people mentioned in this verse, our hope and faith can help us through tough times.

Onderwerpen

• faith
• perseverance
• heroism
• leadership
• Biblical figures
• examples of faith

Gerelateerde verzen

• Judges 6:12-30
• Ruth 4:18-22
• 1 Samuel 3:19-20
• Psalms 78:1-7
• Romans 5:1-5

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Hebrews → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel Statenvertaling (Importantia edition) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Why didn't the author mention everyone?

The author realized there were too many examples of faithful people, and mentioning each one would have taken too long. He chose to highlight a few well-known figures.

What can we learn from these Biblical figures mentioned in Hebrews 11:32?

These figures show us the importance of faith and trust in God, even when circumstances are challenging or uncertain.

How does this verse apply to our lives today?

Just as those listed showed great faith in tough situations, we can find strength and hope through our own experiences with faith.

Are there more stories about these people mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?

Yes, their stories are detailed further in books like Judges and 1 Samuel. Reading them helps understand why they're examples of faith.