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Hebrews 11:33

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Hebrews 11:33

33Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

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Hebrews 11:33

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdoms

Realms, nations, or dominions ruled by kings; also the exercise of royal rule.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

righteousness

The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

promises

Assurances or pledges that something will be done or given; as a verb, gives such an assurance or pledge.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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stopped

Closed, blocked, or restrained so that water, passage, hearing, action, or escape could not continue.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mouths

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lions

Large powerful wild cats; also figures of strength, fierceness, danger, or royal power.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 33

  1. Hebrews 6:12–15
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  2. Psalms 144:1–2
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  3. 2 Timothy 4:17
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  4. Hebrews 10:36
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  5. 1 Peter 5:8
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