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Quenched the violence of fire (ἔσβεσαν δύναμιν πυρός)
Rend. “the power of fire.” Reference to the three Hebrews, Daniel 3; comp. 1 Macc. 2:59.
Edge of the sword (στόματα μαχαίρης)
Lit. mouths of the sword. See on Heb 4:12. The plural edges indicates frequent assaults.
Out of weakness (ἀπὸ ἀσθενείας)
Rend. “from weakness.” For the sense of ἀπὸ from, see Luk 5:15. The meaning is not confined to sickness, as in the case of Hezekiah (2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38). The main reference is probably to Samson, Jdg 16:28 ff.
The armies of the aliens (παρεμβολὰς ἀλλοτρίων)
Omit both the's in translation. For παρεμβολὰς see on Act 21:34. Very often in lxx. Aliens, foreign foes or invaders.