A.T. Robertson Commentary Hebrews 11:10

"for he looked for the city which hath the foundations, whose builder and maker is God." — Hebrews 11:10 (ASV)

He looked for (εξεδεχετο). Imperfect middle of εκδεχομα picturesque progressive imperfect, his steady and patient waiting in spite of disappointment.

The foundations (τους θεμελιους). Not just "tents" (σκηναις, verse 9). Ahraham set his steady gaze on heaven as his real home, being a mere pilgrim (παροικος) on earth.

Builder (τεχνιτης). Old word from τεχνη (craft) or trade (Acts 17:29; Acts 18:3), craftsman, artificer, in N.T. only here and Ac 19:24,38.

Maker (δημιουργος). Old word from δημιος (public) and εργον, a worker for the public, artisan, framer, here only in N.T.