Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For they that say these things do signify that they seek a country. they seek. Hebrews 11:16 But now they desire a better, that is to say, a heavenly country. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 13:14 For, we have not here a lasting city: but we seek one that is to come. Romans 8:23-25 And not only it, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit: even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body. . . . 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal: but the things which are not seen, are eternal. 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 For we know, if our earthly house of this habitation be dissolved, that we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in heaven. . . . Philippians 1:23 But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better. Context The Faith of Abraham and Sarah…13All these died according to faith, not having received the promises but beholding them afar off and saluting them and confessing that they are pilgrims and strangers on the earth. 14For they that say these things do signify that they seek a country. 15And truly, if they had been mindful of that from whence they came out, they had doubtless, time to return.… Cross References Exodus 2:22 And she bore him a son, whom he called Gersam, saying: I have been a stranger in a foreign country. And she bore another, whom he called Eliezer, saying: For the God of my father, my helper, hath delivered me out of the hand of Pharao. Hebrews 11:13 All these died according to faith, not having received the promises but beholding them afar off and saluting them and confessing that they are pilgrims and strangers on the earth. Hebrews 11:15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that from whence they came out, they had doubtless, time to return. Lexicon Nowγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. say λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. such things τοιαῦτα (toiauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 5108: (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). show ἐμφανίζουσιν (emphanizousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1718: To make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I appear before. From emphanes; to exhibit or disclose. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they are seeking ἐπιζητοῦσιν (epizētousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1934: To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave. a country of their own. πατρίδα (patrida) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3968: Fatherland, one's native place. From parasemos; a father-land, i.e. Native town; heavenly home. Additional Translations Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. For those saying such things make manifest that they are seeking their own country. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own. For they who say such things shew clearly that they seek [their] country. For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. for men who acknowledge this make it manifest that they are seeking elsewhere a country of their own. For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own. for those saying such things make manifest that they seek a country; Jump to Previous Acknowledge Clear Clearly Country Declare Elsewhere Homeland Manifest Plainly Searching Seek Seeking Shew Show Speak ThemselvesJump to Next Acknowledge Clear Clearly Country Declare Elsewhere Homeland Manifest Plainly Searching Seek Seeking Shew Show Speak ThemselvesExternal Links Hebrews 11:14 NIVHebrews 11:14 NLT Hebrews 11:14 ESV Hebrews 11:14 NASB Hebrews 11:14 ASV Hebrews 11:14 Bible Apps Hebrews 11:14 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 11:14 Chinese Bible Hebrews 11:14 French Bible Hebrews 11:14 German Bible Alphabetical: a are clear country for it looking make of own People say seeking show such that their they things those who NT Letters: Hebrews 11:14 For those who say such things make (Heb. He. Hb) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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