Hebrews 11:16

New Testament • 11 words with Strong's data

"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."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But now they

תַּאֲוָה

taʼăvâh

H8378

a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)

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a

טוֹב

ṭôwb

H2896

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...

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אֶרֶץ

ʼerets

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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that is an

ἐπουράνιος

epouránios

G2032

above the sky

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כֵּן

kên

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner...

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אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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is not

בּוּשׁ

bûwsh

H954

properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

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to be

קָרָא

qârâʼ

H7121

to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

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their

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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for he hath

כּוּן

kûwn

H3559

properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, ...

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for them a

עִיר

ʻîyr

H5892

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

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Key Terms in This Verse

heavenly G2032

ἐπουράνιος epouránios

above the sky

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prepared H3559

כּוּן kûwn

properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render su...

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desire H8378

תַּאֲוָה taʼăvâh

a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)

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better H2896

טוֹב ṭôwb

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...

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ashamed H954

בּוּשׁ bûwsh

properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

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country H776

אֶרֶץ ʼerets

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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wherefore H3651

כֵּן kên

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)

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called H7121

קָרָא qârâʼ

to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

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city H5892

עִיר ʻîyr

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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Cross References

Hebrews 13:14 cross-reference

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Philippians 3:20 cross-reference

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

Hebrews 11:10 cross-reference

For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

John 14:2 cross-reference

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Matthew 25:34 cross-reference

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Hebrews 2:11 cross-reference

For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

2 Timothy 4:18 cross-reference

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 12:22 cross-reference

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

Exodus 3:6 cross-reference

Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

Exodus 3:15 cross-reference

And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this...

Mark 8:38 cross-reference

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the hol...

Hebrews 11:14 cross-reference

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

Genesis 28:13 cross-reference

And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;

Acts 7:32 cross-reference

Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.

Luke 12:32 cross-reference

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Exodus 4:5 cross-reference

That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.

Genesis 26:24 cross-reference

And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham’s sake.

Jeremiah 31:1 cross-reference

At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

Mark 12:26 cross-reference

And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

Luke 20:37 cross-reference

Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

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