Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But now they desire a better, that is to say a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them, even to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
New American Standard Bible
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
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.
International Standard Version
Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
A Conservative Version
But now they aspire for a superior one, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
But the truth is that they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. For that reason God is not ashamed [of them or] to be called their God [even to be surnamed their God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]; for He has prepared a city for them.
An Understandable Version
But instead, they longed for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
Anderson New Testament
But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.
Bible in Basic English
But now their desire is for a better country, that is to say, for one in heaven; and so it is no shame to God to be named their God; for he has made ready a town for them.
Common New Testament
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
Daniel Mace New Testament
they desired therefore a better, that is, an heavenly country: so that God is very justly stiled their God: for he had appointed a city for them.
Darby Translation
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.
Godbey New Testament
but now they seek a better country, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.
Goodspeed New Testament
But, as it is, their aspirations are for a better, a heavenly country! That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city to receive them.
John Wesley New Testament
But they now desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he hath prepared a city for them.
Julia Smith Translation
And now they feel an ardent desire for a better, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God: for he prepared for them a city.
King James 2000
But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But now they aspire to a better [land], that is, a heavenly [one]. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
Modern King James verseion
But now they stretch forth to a better fatherland, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
Moffatt New Testament
but they really aspire to the better land in heaven. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God; he has prepared a City for them.)
Montgomery New Testament
but now they are longing for a better homeland, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; and he has prepared a city for them.
NET Bible
But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
but now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he prepared for them a city.
Sawyer New Testament
but now they seek a better, that is a heavenly [country]. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God; for he has prepared for them a city.
The Emphasized Bible
But, now, after a better one, are they reaching, that is, a heavenly; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be invoked as, their God, - for he hath prepared for them, a city.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But now their longing desires are after a better country, that is, the heavenly one: wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God: for he hath prepared a city for them.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But no, they were longing for a better, a heavenly, land! And therefore God was not ashamed to be called their God; indeed he had already prepared them a city.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
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.
Williams New Testament
But in reality they were aspiring for a better country, I mean, a heavenly one. This is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
But now they long for a better country, that is, a heavenly one; wherefore, God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for He prepared for them a city.
Worsley New Testament
But they desire a better, that is, an heavenly one; wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He hath prepared for them a city.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Better » The keyword of Hebrews » Better country
Cities » Illustrative of » Heavenly inheritance
Faith » Instances of » In the offering up of isaac
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Better country
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Look for a heavenly country
Pilgrims and strangers » God is not ashamed to be called their God
characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
characteristics of Pilgrims » Longed for a better land
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
Topics
Interlinear
De
Touto
Esti
ἐπαισχύνομαι
Epaischunomai
Usage: 7
theos
θεός
theos
Usage: 1151
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 11:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Examples Of Faith In Action
15 Also, if they had been mindful of that country, from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned again. 16 But now they desire a better, that is to say a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed of them, even to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 17 By faith Abraham offered up Isaac, when he was tempted, and he offered him being his only begotten son, which had received the promises:
Phrases
Cross References
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." And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God.
Exodus 3:15
And God spake further unto Moses, "Thus shalt thou say unto 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 unto you': this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial throughout all generations.
Hebrews 2:11
Forasmuch as he that sanctifieth, and they which are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause's sake he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Hebrews 11:10
For he looked for a city having a foundation, whose builder and maker is God.
Matthew 25:34
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, 'Come, ye blessed children of my father, inherit ye the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
Hebrews 13:14
For here have we no continuing city: but we seek a one to come.
Genesis 17:7-8
Moreover, I will make my covenant between me, and thee, and thy seed after thee; in their times to be an everlasting testament, so that I will be God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
Genesis 26:24
And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, "I am the God of Abraham thy father. Fear not; for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake."
Genesis 28:13
Yea, and the LORD stood upon it and said, "I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father and the God of Isaac: The land which thou sleepest upon will I give thee and thy seed.
Exodus 4:5
"That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob hath appeared unto thee."
Isaiah 41:8-10
And thou Israel, my servant; Jacob, my elect seed of Abraham my beloved,
Jeremiah 31:1
At the same time, sayeth the LORD, shall I be the God of all the generations of Israel, and they shall be my people."
Matthew 22:31-32
As touching the resurrection of the dead: have ye not read what is said unto you of God, which sayeth,
Mark 8:38
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words, among this adulterous and sinful generation: of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his father with the holy angels."
Mark 12:26
As touching the dead, that they shall rise again: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him saying, 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?'
Luke 12:32
Fear not little flock, for it is your father's pleasure, to give you a kingdom.
Luke 20:37
And that the dead shall rise again, even Moses signified besides the bush, when he said, 'The Lord God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'
John 14:2
In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Acts 7:32
'I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.' Moses trembled and durst not behold.
Philippians 3:20
But our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for a saviour, even the Lord Jesus Christ,
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord shall deliver me from all evil doing, and shall keep me unto his heavenly kingdom. To whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 11:14
They that say such things, declare that they seek a country.
Hebrews 12:22
But ye are come unto the mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the celestial Jerusalem: and to an innumerable sight of angels,