Hebrews 11:36

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Hebrews 11:36 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.

King James Version KJV

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

American Standard Version ASV

and others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

Bible in Basic English BBE

And others were tested by being laughed at or by blows, and even with chains and prisons:

Free Bible Version FBV

Yet others suffered insults and whippings; they were put in chains and imprisoned.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And others haue bene tryed by mockings and scourgings, yea, moreouer by bondes and prisonment.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and others of mockings and scourgings did receive trial, and yet of bonds and imprisonment;

World English Bible WEB

Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And others had trial of mockeries and stripes, moreover also of bands and prisons.

Translation for Translators T4T

Other people who trusted God were mocked; some had their backs cut open by being struck with leaded whips. Some were chained and put in prison.

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Hebrews 11:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK ετεροι δε εμπαιγμων και μαστιγων πειραν ελαβον ετι δε δεσμων και φυλακης

ετεροι heteros G2087 other Adj-NPM

δε de G1161 then Conj

εμπαιγμων empaigmos G1701 jeering Noun-GPM

και kai G2532 and Conj

μαστιγων mastix G3148 whip Noun-GPF

πειραν peira G3984 test Noun-ASF

ελαβον lambanō G2983 to take Verb-2AAI-3P

ετι eti G2089 still Adv

δε de G1161 then Conj

δεσμων desmos G1199 chain Noun-GPM

και kai G2532 and Conj

φυλακης phulakē G5438 prison/watch: prison Noun-GSF

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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 11:36

ετεροι heteros G2087 "other" Adj-NPM

This word means something or someone that is different or other, like in Luke 5:7 where it talks about another boat. It's used to distinguish one thing from another.

Definition: ἕτερος, -α, -ον, [in LXX chiefly for אַחֵר ;] distributive pron., prop. dual (BL, §13, 5; 51, 6), denoting the second of a pair, but in late Gk. encroaching on ἄλλος (M, Pr., 79f.); __1. of number, other; with art., the other; __(a) of two, Luk.5:7 9:56, al.; opposite to ὁ πρῶτος, Mat.21:30; ὁ εἷς, Mat.6:24, Luk.7:41, Act.23:6, al.; ἕ. μὲν . . . ἕ. δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.15:40; the next: Luk.6:6 9:56 (sc. ἡμέρα, Xen.), Act.20:15 27:3; = ὁ πλησίον, one's neighbour: Rom.2:1 13:8, 1Co.6:1, al.; __(b) of more than two, another: Mat.8:21 11:3, Luk.6:6 22:65, Jhn.19:37, Rom.8:39, al.; pl., Act.2:13; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δὲ . . . ἕ. δέ, Mat.16:14; τινὲς . . . ἕ. δέ, Luk.11:16. __2. Of kind or quality, other, another, different (Plat., Dem., al.): Mrk.16:[12], Luk.9:29, Act.2:4, 1Co.14:21, 2Co.11:4, Gal.1:6, al. (cf. ἑτερό-γλωσσος, -διδασκαλέω, -ζυγέω). SYN.: ἄλλος, which see (see reff. ut supr., also Robertson, Gr., 748ff.). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 93 NT verses. KJV: altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange See also: 1 Corinthians 3:4; Luke 3:18; Hebrews 5:6.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Definition: δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96), post-positive conjunctive particle; __1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Mat.1:2ff., 2Co.6:15, 16, 2Pe.1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Rom.3:21, 22, 9:30, 1Co.2:6, Gal.2:2, Php.2:8; in transition to something new, Mat.1:18, 2:19, Luk.13:1, Jhn.7:14, Act.6:1, Rom.8:28, 1Co.7:1 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, Jhn.3:19, Rom.5:8, 1Co.1:12, Eph.2:4, 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, Jhn.2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Mat.10:18, Luk.1:76, Jhn.6:51, Rom.11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, Jhn.8:16. __2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Mat.6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Mat.5:22, 6:6, Mrk.8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:40, al.; after a negation, Mat.6:19, 20, Rom.3:4, 1Th.5:21, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

εμπαιγμων empaigmos G1701 "jeering" Noun-GPM

This word means 'jeering' or 'derision', referring to mocking or ridiculing someone, as seen in Hebrews 11:36. It involves scornful or contemptuous behavior towards others.

Definition: ἐμ-παιγμός, -οῦ, ὁ (ἐμπαίζω, which see), [in LXX: Eze.22:4 (קַלָּסָה), Ps 38:7 B א1 קָלָה ni.), Wis.12:2, Sir.27:28, 2Ma.7:7, 3Ma.5:22 * ;] a mocking: Heb.11:36.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: mocking See also: Hebrews 11:36.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

μαστιγων mastix G3148 "whip" Noun-GPF

A whip or scourge, like the one used by the Romans to punish criminals. In Mark 3:10, it's used to describe a disease or suffering as a punishment from God.

Definition: μάστιξ, -ιγος, ἡ [in LXX for שׁוֹט, etc. ;] a whip, scourge: Act.22:24, Heb.11:36; metaphorically, of disease or suffering as a divine chastisement (cf. Psa.89:33, Pro.3:12, 2Ma.9:11), Mrk.3:10 5:29, 34, Luk.7:21 (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: plague, scourging See also: Acts 22:24; Mark 3:10; Hebrews 11:36.

πειραν peira G3984 "test" Noun-ASF

In the Bible, this word means a test or trial, like when God tested the Israelites in the wilderness. It can also mean an experiment or experience, as seen in Hebrews 11:29. The goal is to prove or demonstrate something.

Definition: πεῖρα, -ας, ἡ (πειράω), [in LXX: Deu.28:56 (π. λαμβάνειν, נָסָה pi.) Deu.33:8 (מַסָּה), Wis.18:20, 25, 2Ma.8:9, 4Ma.8:1 * ;] trial, experiment; π. λαμβάνειν, to make trial, have experience of: Heb.11:29, 36 (for exx., see Field, Notes, 232 f.).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: assaying, trial See also: Hebrews 11:29; Hebrews 11:36.

ελαβον lambanō G2983 "to take" Verb-2AAI-3P

To take or receive something, like in Matthew 26:26, where Jesus takes bread and breaks it. It can also mean to accept or obtain something, and is often translated as receive or accept in the KJV.

Definition: λαμβάνω, [in LXX chiefly for לקח, also for אחז ,לכד ,נשׂא, etc. ;] __1. to take, lay hold of: absol., Mat.26:26, Mrk.14:22; with accusative of thing(s), Mat.5:40 26:52, al. mult.; with accusative of person(s), Mat.21:35, Mrk.12:3, al.; pleonastic λαβών (M, Pr., 230; Bl., §74, 2), Mat.13:31 14:19, al.; so also indic., Mrk.7:27, Jhn.19:1, 40 Rev.8:5, al.; metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), ἀφορμήν, Rom.7:8, 11; ὑδόδειγμα, Jas.5:10; id. with accusative of person(s), φόβος, Luk.7:16; πνεῦμα, Luk.9:39; πειρασμός, 1Co.10:13; aoristic pf. (M, Pr., 145, 238; BL, §59, 4), Rev.5:7 8:5, al. __2. to receive: absol., opposite to αἰτεῖν, Mat.7:8, al.; διδόναι, Mat.10:8, Act.20:35; with accusative of thing(s), Mat.27:6, Mrk.10:3o, al. mult.; with accusative of person(s), Jhn.6:21 13:20 19:27, 2Jo.10; ῥαπίσμασιν (a vulgarism; Bl., §38, 3), Mrk.14:65; metaphorically, τ. λόγον, Mat.13:20, Mrk.4:16; τ. μαρτυρίαν, Jhn.3:11; τ. ῥήματα, Jhn.12:48; πρόσωπον (Heb. נָשָׂא פָּנִים, Dalman, Words, 30), Luk.20:21, Gal.2:6; ζωὴν αἰώνιον (Dalman, op. cit., 124f.), Mrk.10:30 (cf. ἀνα-, ἀντι-, συν-αντι- (-μαι), ἀπο-, ἐπι-, κατα-, μετα-, παρα-, συν-παρα-, προ-, προσ-, συν-, συν-περι-, ὑπο-λαμβάνω). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 248 NT verses. KJV: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up) See also: 1 Corinthians 2:12; John 10:18; 1 Peter 4:10.

ετι eti G2089 "still" Adv

Still means something is ongoing or continues to happen, as seen in Mark 5:35 and 1 Corinthians 3:3. It can also mean yet or even, showing something is happening at the present time or will happen in the future.

Definition: ἔτι adv., yet, as yet, still; __1. of time; __(a) of the present (adhuc): Mrk.5:35, 1Co.3:3 15:17, Gal.1:10, al.; __(b) of the past, mostly with impf.: Mat.12:46, Luk.8:49 15:20, Jhn.20:1, Act.9:1, Rom.5:6, 8, 2Th.2:5, Heb.7:10 9:8, al.; __(with) of the future: Luk.1:15, 2Co.1:10; __(d) with a neg.: Mat.5:13, Luk.16:2 20:36, Heb.10:2, Rev.3:12 20:3, al. __2. Of degree, even, yet, still, further: with compar., Php.1:9, Heb.7:15; of what remains, Mrk.12:6, Jhn.4:35 7:33, al.; of what is added, Mat.18:16 26:65, Heb.11:32 12:26-27; of continuance apart from the idea of time, Rom.3:7 6:2 9:19, Gal.5:11; ἔτι δἐ, Act.2:26 (LXX), Heb.11:36; ἔτι τε καί, Luk.14:26, Act.21:28 (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 82 NT verses. KJV: after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 3:2; Luke 18:22; Hebrews 7:10.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

δεσμων desmos G1199 "chain" Noun-GPM

A chain or shackle is a device used to restrain someone, like a prisoner, as seen in Luke 8:29 and Acts 26:29. It can also refer to a figurative impediment or disability.

Definition: δεσμός, -οῦ, ὁ (δέω), [in LXX chiefly for אסר ;] a band, bond: metaphorically, Luk.13:16; ὁ δεσμὸς τ. γλώσσης, Mrk.7:35 (for this expression in π., see Deiss., LAE, 306 ff.; of actual bonds, see Ruth., Gr., 9). Pl., δεσμοί, Php.1:13; δεσμά (as also in cl.), Luk.8:29, Act.16:26 20:23; genitive, dative, Act.23:29 26:29, 31, Php.1:7, 14, 17, Col.4:18, 2Ti.2:9, Phm 10, Heb.11:36, Ju 6; ἐν τοῖς δ. τοῦ εὐαγγελίου Phm 13.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 20 NT verses. KJV: band, bond, chain, string See also: 2 Timothy 2:9; Jude 1:6; Hebrews 10:34.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

φυλακης phulakē G5438 "prison/watch: prison" Noun-GSF

This word refers to a prison, guard, or watch, like in Acts 12:10 where Peter was held in prison by King Herod's guards. It can also mean a place of protection or a time of vigilance, as in Luke 2:8 where shepherds kept watch over their flocks.

Definition: φυλακή, -ῆς, ἡ (φυλάσσω) [in LXX chiefly for מִשְׁמֶרֶת and cogn. forms, also for כֶּלֶא etc. ;] __(a) actively, a guarding, guard, watch (Hom., Plat., Xen., al.): cogn. accusative, φυλάσσειν φυλακάς, to keep watch, Luk.2:8; __(b) of those who keep watch (as also Lat. custodia), a guard; pl., sentinels, a guard (Hom., al.): Act.12:10; __(with) of the place where persons are kept under guard, a prison (Hdt., Thuc., al.): Mat.14:10, Mrk.6:17, Luk.3:20, Act.5:19, 2Co.6:5, 1Pe.3:19, Rev.18:2, al.; __(d) of the time during which guard was kept by night (Lest. vigilia; Anthol.), a watch: Mat.14:25 24:43, Mrk.6:48, Luk.12:38 (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 45 NT verses. KJV: cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch See also: 1 Peter 3:19; Luke 3:20; Hebrews 11:36.

Study Notes — Hebrews 11:36

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Context — (Joshua–Malachi)

34quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. 35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

36Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.

37They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. 38The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 20:2	he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
2	Genesis 39:20	So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,
3	Jeremiah 37:15–21	The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.” Then Jeremiah asked King Zedekiah, “How have I sinned against you or your servants or these people, that you have put me in prison? Where are your prophets who prophesied to you, claiming, ‘The king of Babylon will not come against you or this land’? But now please listen, O my lord the king. May my petition come before you. Do not send me back to the house of Jonathan the scribe, or I will die there.” So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be placed in the courtyard of the guard and given a loaf of bread daily from the street of the bakers, until all the bread in the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard.
4	2 Chronicles 30:10	And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun; but the people scorned and mocked them.
5	Jeremiah 20:7	You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.
6	Hebrews 10:34	You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
7	Lamentations 3:52–55	Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird. They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me. The waters flowed over my head, and I thought I was going to die. I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
8	2 Chronicles 16:10	Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.
9	Matthew 23:34	Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute in town after town.
10	Jeremiah 32:2–3	At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah. For Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him, saying: “Why are you prophesying like this? You claim that the LORD says, ‘Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it.

Hebrews 11:36 Summary

[Hebrews 11:36 tells us that some early Christians endured mocking, flogging, chains, and imprisonment because of their faith in Jesus Christ. This means that they were treated very badly and suffered a lot, but they still refused to give up their faith. We can learn from their example by standing firm in our own faith, even when things get tough, as seen in verses like Romans 8:18 and Matthew 5:10-12. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can persevere through any struggle, just like the early Christians did.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of mocking and flogging did the early Christians endure?

The Bible does not specify the exact nature of the mocking and flogging, but we can look to other passages like Acts 16:22-24 for examples of how early Christians were treated. We also see in 2 Corinthians 11:24-25 that the Apostle Paul himself endured numerous floggings and imprisonments for his faith.

Why did the early Christians have to endure chains and imprisonment?

The early Christians endured chains and imprisonment because of their refusal to renounce their faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Acts 5:18-20 and Acts 8:3. This was a common occurrence for many early believers, as stated in Hebrews 10:34, where it is written that some were imprisoned for their faith.

How can we apply the perseverance of the early Christians to our own lives?

We can apply the perseverance of the early Christians to our own lives by remembering that our struggles are not unique, and that many have come before us and endured similar trials, as seen in Hebrews 11:36. We can also look to verses like Romans 8:18 and 2 Corinthians 4:17 for encouragement and strength in our own struggles.

What can we learn from the examples of the early Christians in this verse?

We can learn the importance of standing firm in our faith, even in the face of persecution and hardship, as seen in Hebrews 11:36 and Matthew 5:10-12. We can also see the value of trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, as stated in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can demonstrate my faith in the face of adversity, just like the early Christians?
How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision when I am facing difficult circumstances?
What are some areas in my life where I need to stand firm in my faith, like the early Christians did?
How can I use my own experiences of hardship and struggle to encourage and support others who are going through similar trials?

Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:36

And others had trial of cruel mockings,.... As Samson by the Philistines; Elisha by the children, whom the bears devoured; Jeremiah by Pashur, and others; the Jews by Sanballat and Tobiah, when

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 11:36

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: Others - of a different class: confessors for the truth [ heteroi (G2087); but in Hebrews 11:35, alloi (G243)].

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 11:36

And others had trial of cruel mockings; the same gospel faith enabled others than those mentioned before, prophets and saints, as Micaiah, , Elisha, , readily, cheerfully, and patiently to accept and receive the experience and trials of mocking, from the insulting, cruel enemies of God and his church, both national and aliens; being exposed and made a laughing-stock by reproaches, sarcasms, and nick-names, to aggravate their afflictions; and these inflicted on them by words and external signs, trials which, to an ingenuous spirit, bears harder than external torments, and which they more deeply sense and resent; yet faith makes them to receive all humbly, and carrieth them above them, as 52:1-5 120:3,4 140:3. And scourgings; they felt the scourges and whips of their enemies smart on them, such as were excessively shameful and painful, being inflicted on the vilest persons, as slaves; such as was the matter of these scourges, such their smartings, whether of thongs, cords, or wires, 37:15. This torment was commonly inflicted on them, not in Antiochus’ s time only, and those before, but commonly in Christ’ s and the apostles’ days, 11:23. Yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: they cheerfully and patiently submitted to the cruel treating of their persecutors, who put them in the stocks, places of little ease, dungeons, loading them with iron shackles and fetters, which the wickedness of man had invented to torment them with; stern and cruel usage by their gaolers, restraining society from them, and of comfortable relief, feeding them with the bread and water of affliction, .

Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 11:36

36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: Ver. 36. Of cruel mockings] As Jeremiah, Amos, Elisha, "Go up, bald head, go up," so. "To heaven, as they say" (but who will believe it?) "that your master Elijah did." So they mewed at David, mocked at Isaiah, Isaiah 28:10; (the sound of the words, as they are in the original, carries a taunt), jeered our Saviour, Luke 16:14. See these Hebrews upon the stage, as mocking stocks, Hebrews 10:33.

Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 11:36

(36) The language becomes more general, but still chiefly refers to the same troublous times. Yea, moreover of bonds.—Lasting and cruel captivity, a worse fate even than “mockings and scourgings.”

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 11:36

Verse 36. Had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings] We do not know the cases to which the apostle refers. The mockings here can never mean such as those of Ishmael against Isaac, or the youths of Bethel against Elisha. It is more probable that it refers to public exhibitions of the people of God at idol feasts and the like; and Samson's case before Dagon, when the Philistines had put out his eyes, is quite in point. As to scourgings, this was a common way of punishing minor culprits: and even those who were to be punished capitally were first scourged. See the case of our Lord. Bond's and imprisonment] Joseph was cast into prison; Jeremiah was cast into a dungeon full of mire, Jeremiah 37:16, and Jeremiah 38:6; and the Prophet Micaiah was imprisoned by Ahab, 1Kg 22:27.

Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 11:36

36. mockings and scourgings] “Seven brethren and their mother … being tormented with scourges and whips … and they brought the second for a mocking-stock … And after him was the third made a mocking-stock … And … they tortured and tormented the fourth in like manner” (2Ma 7:1; 2Ma 7:7; 2Ma 7:10; 2Ma 7:13, &c.). “And they sought out … Judas’ friends … and he took vengeance on them and mocked them” (1Ma 9:26).of bonds and imprisonment] Joseph (Genesis 39:20), Micaiah (1 Kings 22:26-27), Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:2; Jeremiah 37:15), Hanani (2 Chronicles 16:10).

Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 11:36

And others had trial of cruel mockings - Referring to the scorn and derision which the ancient victims of persecution experienced.

Sermons on Hebrews 11:36

	Sermon	Description
	America's Last Call (Part 5 of 6) by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophet Jeremiah and his plea to God regarding the sudden downfall of a prosperous society. The preacher emphasizes how God is involved i
	The Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the story of God's love for the world and how He gave His only Son for the salvation of humanity. The sermon highlights the power of an endl
	Still Others by Alan Martin	In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging the Lord's goodness and righteousness. They emphasize the importance of humility and recognizing our dependence on God. The spea
	Lessons From the Martyrs' Mirror by Mose Stoltzfus	In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the importance of studying church history, specifically focusing on the Martyr's Mirror. He emphasizes the value of understanding the strugg
	Waters, Rivers and Fires by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the pastor uses the analogy of a long distance runner to illustrate the importance of staying committed to the Christian journey. He emphasizes the need for spiritu
	Our Heritage and Our Hope by C. William Fisher	C. William Fisher preaches about the importance of rediscovering and rededicating to the heritage of holiness, amidst the dangers of diluting its demands and blurring its distincti
	No Miracles by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman preaches about the trials and triumphs of faith using the story of Paul's voyage to Rome as an example. He emphasizes that the pathway of faith is often filled wi