Hebrews 11:37

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

በድንጋይ ተወገሩ፤ በመጋዝ ተሰነጠቁ፤ በሰይፍ ተገደሉ፤ የበግና የፍየል ቆዳ ለብሰው ተንከራተቱ፤ ድኾችና ስደተኞች ሆነው ተንገላቱ፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse in Hebrews lists some of the terrible things that happened to faithful people from the past, including being stoned and sawn apart. It also mentions how they suffered by wearing rough clothes and living without many comforts. The key message is about enduring hardship for faith.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a super important job to do but some mean kids were making it really hard for you. They might try to stop you, hurt you or make you feel bad, but you keep going because your job is so important. That's kind of like what these brave people did!

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around 60-95 AD to encourage Jewish Christians who were facing persecution. The audience was likely a community undergoing trials and needed to be reminded of the faithfulness of their predecessors.

Living It Out Today

In today’s context, this verse can apply to someone who faces discrimination for their beliefs at work or school. Just like those in Hebrews, they must endure these hardships with faith and perseverance, knowing that their integrity is more important than temporary comfort.

Topics

• faithfulness
• perseverance
• suffering for faith
• endurance
• heroism of believers
• persecution

Related Verses

• Daniel 3:12-27
• Exodus 14:29-30
• Acts 8:1-4
• Matthew 5:10-12
• Revelation 2:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are 'they' in Hebrews 11:37?

'They' refers to the faithful individuals from Old Testament times who endured trials and persecution for their faith, as mentioned throughout chapter eleven of Hebrews.

What does it mean to be 'sawn asunder'?

Being 'sawn asunder' means being cut in half with a saw. This was an extreme form of capital punishment used in ancient times, symbolizing the severe persecution some believers faced.

Why does the verse mention 'sheepskins and goatskins'?

The reference to wearing sheepskin and goatskin likely indicates that these people were living as outcasts or nomads. This emphasizes their destitute condition and their willingness to endure hardship for faith.

How can we apply the message of Hebrews 11:37 today?

Today, this verse can be applied by remembering that enduring trials with faithfulness is a sign of true commitment. It encourages perseverance in the face of modern-day challenges and persecutions for one's beliefs.