A country of their own (πατριδα). Land of the fathers (πατηρ), one's native land (John 4:44). Cf. our patriotic, patri…

For they that say such things, etc. That speak of themselves as having come into a land of strangers; and that negotiate for a small piece…

Such things.—I am a stranger and a sojourner with you (Genesis 23:4). The days of the years of my pilgrim…

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out not knowi…

To acknowledge the things stated in v.13 has further implications; namely, that the kind of people spoken of are looking for “a country of their ow…

For they that say such things
That they are strangers and pilgrims on earth:

We are often called to leave worldly connections, interests, and comforts. If heirs of Abraham's faith, we will obey and go forth, though not knowi…

After commending Abraham’s faith regarding his dwelling place and offspring, the Apostle now commends him on his way of life until death. Regarding…