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John Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 11:34
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Quenched the violence of fire, etc..] Which may be said to be done, when a believer, or a righteous man, is delivered out of it, as Lot from Sodom, when God rained fire and brimstone on it; when, by prayer, it is stopped, as by Moses, at Taberah, (<041101>Numbers 11:1,2) when persons are not hurt by it, as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, when cast into Nebuchadrezzar's fiery furnace; and many of the martyrs have triumphed in the flames: so believers are delivered out of the fire of afflictions, and are not consumed thereby; and quench the fiery darts of Satan, thrown at them; and are untouched by the fire of God's wrath, in every state and case; and shall not be hurt of the second death, which is a lake of fire, burning with brimstone. Escaped the edge of the sword; and were not destroyed by it; as Lot, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, the Judges, David, Elijah, Elisha, and others. Out of weakness were made strong; being recovered from bodily diseases, as David, Hezekiah, etc.. by an increase of bodily strength, as Samson; by being filled with courage, and strength of mind; when before timorous, as Barak, etc.. so believers, when they have been weak in the exercise of grace, have been made strong: waxed valiant in fight; as Barak, Gideon, David, etc.. so believers, in the spiritual fight of faith, have waxed valiant; being engaged in a good cause, and under a good Captain; being well provided with armour, and assured of victory, and a crown. Turned to fight the armies of the aliens: such as the Canaanites, the Moabites, Ammonites, Philistines, and others; who were put to flight by Joshua, the Judges, David, and others.
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