For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
they that say
3004 {3004} Primeλέγωlego{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
such things
5108 {5108} Primeτοιοῦτοςtoioutos{toy-oo'-tos}
(Including the other inflections); from G5104 and G3778; truly this, that is, of this sort (to denote character or individuality).
declare plainly
1718 {1718} Primeἐμφανίζωemphanizo{em-fan-id'-zo}
From G1717; to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words).
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
that
3754 {3754} Primeὅτιhoti{hot'-ee}
Neuter of G3748 as conjugation; demonstrative that (sometimes redundant); causatively because.
they seek
1934 {1934} Primeἐπιζητέωepizeteo{ep-eed-zay-teh'-o}
From G1909 and G2212; to search ( inquire) for; intensively to demand, to crave.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
a country.
3968 {3968} Primeπατρίςpatris{pat-rece'}
From G3962; a father land, that is, native town; (figuratively) heavenly home. |
Hebrews 11:14
_ _ For — proof that “faith” (Hebrews 11:13) was their actuating principle.
_ _ declare plainly — make it plainly evident.
_ _ seek — Greek, “seek after”; implying the direction towards which their desires ever tend.
_ _ a country — rather as Greek, “a fatherland.” In confessing themselves strangers here, they evidently imply that they regard not this as their home or fatherland, but seek after another and a better. |
Hebrews 11:14
They who speak thus show plainly that they seek their own country — That they keep in view, and long for, their native home. |
- they seek:
Hebrews 11:16 But now they desire a better [country], that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Hebrews 13:14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Romans 8:23-25 And not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body. ... But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen [are] temporal; but the things which are not seen [are] eternal.
2 Corinthians 5:1-7 For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. ... (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Philippians 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
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