Hebrews 11:16

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Hebrews 11:16

But they now desire a better place—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

Exodus 3:6

Then He continued, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God.

God also said to Moses, “Say this to the Israelites: Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever; this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.

Hebrews 2:11

For the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers,

Hebrews 11:10

For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

Matthew 25:34

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Hebrews 13:14

For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come.

Genesis 17:7-8

I will keep My covenant between Me and you, and your future offspring throughout their generations, as an everlasting covenant to be your God and the God of your offspring after you.

Genesis 26:24

and the Lord appeared to him that night and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your offspring because of My servant Abraham.”

Genesis 28:13

Yahweh was standing there beside him, saying, “I am Yahweh, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your offspring the land that you are now sleeping on.

Exodus 4:5

“This will take place,” He continued, “so they will believe that Yahweh, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.”

Isaiah 41:8-10

But you, Israel, My servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
descendant of Abraham, My friend—

Jeremiah 31:1

“At that time”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”

Matthew 22:31-32

Now concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven’t you read what was spoken to you by God:

Mark 8:38

For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”

Mark 12:26

Now concerning the dead being raised—haven’t you read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him: I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob?

Luke 12:32

Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.

Luke 20:37

Moses even indicated in the passage about the burning bush that the dead are raised, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.

John 14:2

In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if not, I would have told you. I am going away to prepare a place for you.

Acts 7:32

I am the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob. So Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look.

Philippians 3:20

but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.

Hebrews 11:14

Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.

Hebrews 12:22

Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem), to myriads of angels in festive gathering,

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Summary

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.

They desire

Hebrews 11:14

Hebrews 12:22

God is

Hebrews 2:11

To be

General references

Hebrews 13:14

Bible References

They desire

Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.

Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem), to myriads of angels in festive gathering,

God is

For the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers,

To be

I will keep My covenant between Me and you, and your future offspring throughout their generations, as an everlasting covenant to be your God and the God of your offspring after you.

Then He continued, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God.

But you, Israel, My servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
descendant of Abraham, My friend—

“At that time”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”

Now concerning the resurrection of the dead, haven’t you read what was spoken to you by God:

Now concerning the dead being raised—haven’t you read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him: I

am the God of Abraham

and the God of Isaac

and the God of Jacob?

Moses even indicated in the passage about the burning bush that the dead are raised, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.

I am the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob.

So Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look.

General references

Abraham answered him, “Make sure that you don’t take my son back there.

You are to live in booths for seven days. All the native-born of Israel must live in booths,

I am Yahweh your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God; I am Yahweh your God.”

Your statutes are the theme of my song
during my earthly life.

They will be My people, and I will be their God.

But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to give; instead, it is for those it has been prepared for.”

For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come.