John Bengel Commentary - Hebrews 11:36 - 11:36

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John Bengel Commentary - Hebrews 11:36 - 11:36


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Heb 11:36. Ἐμπαιγμῶν καὶ μαστίγων) The same words occur, 2Ma 7:7; 2Ma 7:1.-πεῖραν ἔλαβον, had trial) This phrase increases the praise of constancy. The bitterness of experience showed many their weakness, who thought themselves strong. The same form of expression occurs at Deu 28:56. The delicate and refined (the prosperous) are unacquainted with this experience, only let them not (it is well if they do not) flee from it.-ἔτι δὲ, yea, moreover) An increment in force (αὔξησις, advancing from weaker to stronger expressions); comp. Luk 14:26.-δεσμῶν, κ.τ.λ., of bonds, etc.) The apostle here seems to descend to recent examples, although these are also found in the canonical books.