Verse 14

Hebrews 11:14

Free Bible Version

14 But they're looking for a better country instead, a heavenly country. That is why God (Elohim) isn't disappointed with them, and is happy to be called their God (Elohim), for he has built a city for them.
Original Language Text
greek
οἱ γὰρ τοιαῦτα λέγοντες ἐμφανίζουσιν ὅτι πατρίδα ἐπιζητοῦσιν.
English Translation
For those who say such things reveal that they seek a homeland.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 11 Context
1 Now our trust in God (Elohim) is the guarantee of what we hope for, the evidence of what we can't se... Focus ↗
2 Through our trust in God (Elohim) we understand that the whole universe was created by God (Elohim)'... Focus ↗
3 By trusting him Abel offered God (Elohim) a better sacrifice than Cain, and as a result God (Elohim)... Focus ↗
4 By trusting God (Elohim) Enoch was taken to heaven so he didn't experience death. He couldn't be fou... Focus ↗
5 You can't expect God (Elohim) to be pleased with you if you don't trust him! Anyone who comes to God... Focus ↗
6 Noah trusted God (Elohim), and was warned by him about things that had never happened before. Becaus... Focus ↗
7 Through trusting God (Elohim) Abraham obeyed when God (Elohim) called him to go to the land God (Elo... Focus ↗
8 Trusting in God (Elohim) he lived in the promised land—but as a foreigner, living in tents, together... Focus ↗
9 For Abraham was looking forward to a city built on foundations that last, with God (Elohim) as its b... Focus ↗
10 By her trust in God (Elohim) even Sarah herself was given the ability to conceive a child though she... Focus ↗
11 That is why the descendants of Abraham (who was as good as dead!) became as numerous as the stars of... Focus ↗
12 They all died still trusting in God (Elohim). Though they didn't receive the things God (Elohim) pro... Focus ↗
13 For if they cared about the country they'd left behind, they could have returned. Focus ↗
14 But they're looking for a better country instead, a heavenly country. That is why God (Elohim) isn't...
15 Abraham trusted God (Elohim) when he was tested and offered Isaac to God (Elohim). Abraham, who had... Focus ↗
16 even though he'd been told, “It's through Isaac that your descendants will be counted.” Focus ↗
17 Abraham had thought it through and decided that God (Elohim) could bring Isaac back to life from the... Focus ↗
18 Trusting in God (Elohim), Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to what the future would bring. Focus ↗
19 Trusting in God (Elohim), Jacob as he was dying blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped God (El... Focus ↗
20 Trusting in God (Elohim), Joseph too, when his own death approached, spoke about the exodus of the I... Focus ↗
21 Trusting in God (Elohim), Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born. They recognized... Focus ↗
22 Trusting in God (Elohim), Moses, when he grew up, refused to be known as the adopted son of Pharaoh'... Focus ↗
23 He counted the rejection he experienced from following Christ to be of far greater value than the we... Focus ↗
24 Trusting in God (Elohim), he left Egypt and wasn't scared of Pharaoh's anger—he kept going with his... Focus ↗
25 Trusting in God (Elohim) he observed the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyin... Focus ↗
26 Trusting in God (Elohim) the Israelites crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. When the Egyptia... Focus ↗
27 Trusting in God (Elohim), the Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days, and the... Focus ↗
28 Trusting in God (Elohim), Rahab the prostitute didn't die with those who rejected God (Elohim), beca... Focus ↗
29 What other examples should I give? I don't have time to talk about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah;... Focus ↗
30 Because of their trust in God (Elohim) they conquered kingdoms, did what was good and right, receive... Focus ↗
31 put out blazing fires, escaped being killed by the sword, were weak but made strong, did mighty deed... Focus ↗
32 Women were given their dead family members back through resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing... Focus ↗
33 Yet others suffered insults and whippings; they were put in chains and imprisoned. Focus ↗
34 Some were stoned, cut in pieces, tempted, killed by the sword. Some dressed in sheepskins and goatsk... Focus ↗
35 The world was not worthy to have such people who wandered in the deserts and mountains, living in ca... Focus ↗
36 All of these people, even though they had God (Elohim)'s approval, didn't receive what God (Elohim)... Focus ↗
37 God (Elohim) has given us something even better, so that they can't be complete without us. Focus ↗