Hebrews 11:33

Greek
οἳ διὰplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigδιά

greek

Meaning:

* Through * Because * On account of

Preposition that relates to movement through space, time, means or cause - it's a preposition of movement and mediation.

When used with the genitive case, διά emphasizes the means or channel by which something happens.John 1:3Matthew 24:12John 1:32 Timothy 2:10Romans 5:1John 1:17
πίστεως κατηγωνίσαντο βασιλείας, ἠργάσαντο δικαιοσύνην, ἐπέτυχον ἐπαγγελιῶν, ἔφραξαν στόματα λεόντων,
ESV
who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
NIV
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,
NLT
By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions,
KJV
Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:32 ← Hebrews 11:33 → Hebrews 11:34

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