Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But now they desire a better, that is to say, a heavenly country. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. they desire. Hebrews 11:14 For they that say these things do signify that they seek a country. Hebrews 12:22 But you are come to mount Sion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of angels, God is. Hebrews 2:11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: to be. Genesis 17:7,8 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and between thy seed after thee in their generations, by a perpetual covenant: to be a God to thee, and to thy seed after thee. . . . Exodus 3:6,15 And he said: I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Moses hid his face: for he durst not look at God. . . . Isaiah 41:8-10 But thou Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend: . . . Jeremiah 31:1 At that time, saith the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. Matthew 22:31,32 And concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken by God, saying to you: . . . Mark 12:26 And as concerning the dead that they rise again have you not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spoke to him, saying: I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? Luke 20:37 Now that the dead rise again, Moses also shewed at the bush, when he called the Lord: The God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. Acts 7:32 I am the God of thy fathers: the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. And Moses being terrified durst not behold. for. Hebrews 11:10 For he looked for a city that hath foundations: whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 13:14 For, we have not here a lasting city: but we seek one that is to come. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the king say to them that shall be on his right hand: Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom. Philippians 3:20 But our conversation is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, Context The Faith of Abraham and Sarah…15And truly, if they had been mindful of that from whence they came out, they had doubtless, time to return. 16But now they desire a better, that is to say, a heavenly country. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 17By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,… Cross References Genesis 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and between thy seed after thee in their generations, by a perpetual covenant: to be a God to thee, and to thy seed after thee. Genesis 26:24 Where the Lord appeared to him that same night, saying: I am the God of Abraham thy father, do not fear, for I am with thee: I will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake. Genesis 28:13 And the Lord leaning upon the ladder saying to him: I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: The land, wherein thou sleepest, I will give to thee and to thy seed. Exodus 3:6 And he said: I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Moses hid his face: for he durst not look at God. Exodus 3:15 And God said again to Moses: Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel: The Lord God of your fathers the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob hath sent me to you; this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. Exodus 4:5 That they may believe, saith he, that the Lord God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared to thee. Mark 8:38 For he that shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation: the Son of man also will be ashamed of him, when he shall come in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord hath delivered me from every evil work and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom. To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 2:11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: Hebrews 10:34 For you both had compassion on them that were in bands and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and a lasting substance. Hebrews 11:10 For he looked for a city that hath foundations: whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:40 God providing some better thing for us, that they should not be perfected without us. Hebrews 12:22 But you are come to mount Sion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of angels, Hebrews 13:14 For, we have not here a lasting city: but we seek one that is to come. Revelation 21:2 And I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Lexicon Instead,δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they were longing for ὀρέγονται (oregontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 3713: To stretch forth, mid: To hanker after, long for, be eager for, aspire to. a better [country], κρείττονος (kreittonos) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular - Comparative Strong's Greek 2909: Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. a heavenly [one]. ἐπουρανίου (epouraniou) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2032: From epi and ouranos; above the sky. Therefore διὸ (dio) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is not ashamed ἐπαισχύνεται (epaischynetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1870: To be ashamed, be ashamed of. From epi and aischunomai; to feel shame for something. to be called ἐπικαλεῖσθαι (epikaleisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's Greek 1941: (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. God, Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. He has prepared ἡτοίμασεν (hētoimasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2090: To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. a city πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. for them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additional Translations Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. But now they stretch forward to a better one, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: why God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city. But now they desire a better country , that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city. but now they seek a better, that is, a heavenly; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he has prepared for them a city. But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city. but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them. But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. but now they long for a better, that is, an heavenly, wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for He did prepare for them a city. 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