Devine Scripture

Hebrews 11:16

Hebrews chapter 11 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.15And if indeed they had been mindful of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return.

v.16This passage

v.17By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 31:1

    At that time, saith Jehovah, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

  • Genesis 28:13

    And, behold, Jehovah stood above it, and said, I am Jehovah, the God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;

  • Luke 12:32

    Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

  • Exodus 4:5

    that they may believe that Jehovah, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee.

  • Isaiah 41:8

    But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,

  • Exodus 3:15

    And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.