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Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11:14

The Faith of Abraham and Sarah · Hebrews 11:8–19
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Translations

Modern
Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.
Traditional
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
Literal
For those saying such things make manifest that they are seeking out a homeland.
Latin
Qui enim hæc dicunt, significant se patriam inquirere.

Original

Greek
English
Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.

Notes

Hebrews 11:14–16

Abraham's family clearly did not want to return to their homeland. If they did, they could have gone back. Their faith showed they longed for a better place. They hoped in God, who rewarded their faith by preparing a heavenly city for them.

Hebrews 11:13–16

The author stops to explain the common lessons seen in the lives he has discussed so far.

Hebrews 11:1–40

Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:

  • (a) the phrase by faith,

  • (b) the person's name,

  • (c) the event or action showing faith, and

  • (d) the result.

Parallels

Genesis 15–22 Romans 4:1–12

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Isaac Land Letter to the Romans Obedience Perseverance Zion

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Faith in the offering up of Isaac Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: Abraham Self-Denial: Becomes Strangers and Pilgrims