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A Pilgrim's Declaration
Commentators explain that when the patriarchs called themselves "strangers and pilgrims," it was a clear and public declaration. Their words and transient lifestyle—living in tents and only buying land for burial—showed everyone they had not yet found their permanent home and were actively seeking a country of their own. This demonstrates that a believer's identity as a citizen of heaven should be evident to others.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:14
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:14
A country of their own (πατριδα). Land of the fathers (πατηρ), one's native land (John 4:44). Cf. our patriotic, patri…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:14
19th Century
Bishop
Such things.—I am a stranger and a sojourner with you (Genesis 23:4). The days of the years of my pilgrim…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:8–18
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:14
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…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:14
17th Century
Pastor
For they that say such things
That they are strangers and pilgrims on earth:
declare plainly that…
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…