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Hebrews 11:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

Hebrews 11:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 11:14

Theological / Devotional

Say such things. That is, declare themselves to be “strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”

Country. Or, “homeland” (RSV), literally, “fatherland.” By declaring themselves to be “strangers and pilgrims on the earth,” the worthies of old made it clear that they did not consider this present world to be their home. They realized that there is more to live for than this present world has to offer.

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