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The Two Faces of Faith
Commentators note a pivotal shift in this verse. Faith is powerful not only in miraculous deliverance, like women receiving their dead back to life (1 Kings 17, 2 Kings 4), but also in enduring horrific torture without earthly rescue. As John Calvin highlights, faith's power can shine even more brightly in suffering, proving that God's presence is not limited to visible victories.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:35
18th Century
Theologian
Women received their dead raised to life again. This happened, for example, in the case of the woman of Zarephath, whose child was restore…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:35
By a resurrection (εξ αναστασεως). Cf. 1 Kings 17:17ff.; 2 Kings 4:8–37.
Were tortured
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:35
19th Century
Bishop
Raised to life again.—Literally, by a resurrection. (See 1 Kings 17:22–23; 2 Kings 4:35–37.) At t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:34–35
19th Century
Preacher
Waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, no…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:35
A number of women in Scripture “received back their dead” as living: Elijah’s hostess (1 Kings 17:17–24), the Shunammite who befriended…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:35
16th Century
Theologian
Women received, etc. He had already mentioned instances in which God had rewarded the faith of his servants; he now refers to exa…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:35
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again
As the widow of Zarephath, and the Shunammite, ([Reference 1 …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:32–38
17th Century
Minister
After all our searches into the Scriptures, there is more to be learned from them. We should be pleased to think how great the number of believers …