Hebrews 11:35

33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, ^astopped the mouths of lions,

34 ^aquenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

35 ^aWomen received their dead raised to life again. Others were ^btortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.

36 Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and ^aof chains and imprisonment.

37 ^aThey were stoned, they were sawn in two,¹ were tempted, were slain with the sword. ^bThey wandered about ^cin sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—

38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, ^ain dens and caves of the earth.

39 And all these, ^ahaving obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise,

40 God having provided something better for us, that they should not be ^amade perfect apart from us.

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What Does Hebrews 11:35 Mean?

In relation to Hebrews 11:35, the principle of not accepting deliverance stands out as crucial. The people addressed in this book often chose to escape life's trials, opting for the easier path. Instead of facing challenges and remaining faithful to the message they received, they backed away to relieve pressure. By accepting deliverance, they avoided the necessary sacrifices to uphold their commitment. This contrasts with the verse's depiction of those who endured torture and rejected deliverance, aiming for a better resurrection through steadfastness. Their refusal to take the easy way out highlights a profound dedication to a greater reward beyond immediate relief from suffering.

Hebrews 11:35

What an important principle "not accepting deliverance" is! But how were these apathetic people—to whom this book was written—accepting deliverance from the trials of life? They ran from them. They did not rise to meet the challenge but accepted deliverance. They took the easy way out. Rather than make the sacrifice to make sure that they were faithful to the message that they had been given, they would simply back away from it, relieving the pressure on them. They accepted deliverance.

John W. Ritenbaugh
Hebrews: A Message for Today

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