Heb 11:13-16 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 11:13-16: 11:13-16 The author pauses to point out general principles evident in the lives he has highlighted thus far. 11:13 Abraham’s family lived in the land of promise as foreigners and nomads (see Gen 23:4 ; cp. 1 Chr 29:15 ; Ps 39:12 ; 1 Pet 2:11 ).

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‏ Hebrews 11:13-16

Summary for Heb 11:13-16: 11:13-16 ^a The author pauses to point out general principles evident in the lives he has highlighted thus far. 11:13 ^b Abraham’s family lived in the land of promise as foreigners and nomads (see Gen 23:4 ^c; cp. 1 Chr 29:15 ^d; Ps 39:12 ^e; 1 Pet 2:11 ^f).
Summary for Heb 11:14-16: 11:14-16 ^g Abraham’s family was obviously not longing for the country they came from, since if that had been the case, they could have gone back. Their posture of faith demonstrates a longing for a better place. Their hope was ultimately in God, who rewarded their faith by preparing a heavenly ... city for them.