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An Eternal, Not Earthly, Home
Commentators agree that the 'city' Abraham looked for was not an earthly one, but the heavenly city—our eternal home with God. Its 'foundations' signify its permanence, contrasting with the temporary tents he lived in. This shows that the hope of faith, even for Abraham, was fixed on an eternal reality beyond this world.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:10
18th Century
Theologian
For he looked for a city which hath foundations. It has been doubted to what the apostle here refers. Grotius and some others suppose that…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:10
He looked for (εξεδεχετο). Imperfect middle of εκδεχομα () picturesque progressive imperfect, his steady and patient waiting in sp…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:10
19th Century
Bishop
A city which has foundations.—Rather, the city which has the foundations. The general thought is that which we f…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
With Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: for he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.<…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:10
The reason for Abraham’s patient acceptance of his lot was his forward look in faith to “the city with foundations.” To people in the first century…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:10
16th Century
Theologian
For he looked for, etc. He gives a reason why he ascribes their patience to faith: because they looked forward to heaven. This was indeed …
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:10
17th Century
Pastor
For he looked for a city which has foundations
Not the city of Jerusalem, nor the Gospel church state; but either th…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:8–19
17th Century
Minister
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…