31 [a]By faith the [b]harlot (A)Rahab perished not with them which obeyed not, when (B)she had received the spies [c]peaceably.

32 [d]And what shall I more say? for the time would be too short for me to tell of (C)Gideon, of (D)Barak, and of (E)Samson, and of (F)Jephthah, also of David, and Samuel, and of the Prophets:

33 Which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the [e]promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 11:31 Rahab.
  2. Hebrews 11:31 A notable example of God’s goodness.
  3. Hebrews 11:31 Courteously and friendly, so that she did not only not hurt them, but also kept them safe.
  4. Hebrews 11:32 Gideon, Barak and other Judges and Prophets.
  5. Hebrews 11:33 The fruit of the promises.

31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.[a](A)

32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon,(B) Barak,(C) Samson(D) and Jephthah,(E) about David(F) and Samuel(G) and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms,(H) administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,(I)

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  1. Hebrews 11:31 Or unbelieving