Hebrews 11:14
New Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
נָגַד
nâgad
properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to o...
בָּקַשׁ
bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
אֶרֶץ
ʼerets
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
Key Terms in This Verse
נָגַד nâgad
properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, exp...
Study H5046 →בָּקַשׁ bâqash
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Study H1245 →דָּבָר dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
Study H1697 →Cross References
But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
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