‏ Hebrews 11:35

 By a resurrection ( εξ αναστασεως ). Cf. 1Ki 17:17ff.; 2Ki 4:8-37.

 Were tortured ( ετυμπανισθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of  τυμπανιζω, late verb from  τυμπανον (kettledrum, drumstick), to beat the drum, to beat to death (cf. II Macc. 7 about Eleazar and the Mother and the seven sons), once in LXX (1Sa 21:13).

 Not accepting their deliverance ( ου προσδεξαμενο την απολυτρωσιν ). Offered at the price of disloyalty as in II Macc. 6:21-27.

 That they might obtain a better resurrection ( ινα κρειττονος αναστασεως τυχωσιν ). Purpose clause with  ινα and the second aorist active subjunctive of  τυγχανω to obtain with the genitive case. A "better resurrection" than the temporary ones alluded to in this verse by the women.

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