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Hebrews 11:37 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 11:37 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 11 verse 37 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword : they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins ; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;”
Hebrews 11:37 (KJV)
Commentary on Hebrews 11:37
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; This verse intensifies the catalog of suffering. 'Stoned' references martyrdoms like Zechariah son of Jehoiada, stoned by royal command for rebuking idolatry (2 Chronicles 24:20-22)—Jesus references this martyr (Matthew 23:35). Stephen became first Christian martyr by stoning (Acts 7:58-60). 'Sawn asunder' likely references tradition that Isaiah was killed this way during Manasseh's persecution, recorded in extra-biblical sou...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:37
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“and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of Yahweh.”
“and brought him to Jehoiakim the king”
“I have been very jealous for Yahweh”
“the base fellows”
“He was a hairy man”
“of whom you have now become betrayers and murderers.”
“base fellows”
“from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah”
“Turn”
“and having persuaded the multitudes”