They desire (ορεγοντα). Present middle indicative of ορεγω, old word for stretching out after, yearning after as in [Reference 1 T…

But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly. That is, at the time referred to, when they confe ed that they were strangers …

They confe themselves to be only sojourners (Hebrews 11:13), and thus make it plain that they are still seeking their true home ([Refer…

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…

“Instead” contrasts the actuality with what might have been. The people’s longing was for the heavenly country. The adjective “heavenly” (GK 2230) …

Therefore God is not ashamed. He refers to that passage, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob ([Refere…

But now they desire a better country
Which is not to be understood of the then present time, in which the apostle wr…

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…