Hebrews 11:16
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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.”
ἐπουράνιος
Heavenly, in the heavenly realms. Epouranios. Blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. Not one day — now. These blessings are not future promises. They are present realities for those who are in Christ.
θεός
God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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πόλις
a city.
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πόλις
City, town. Polis. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The church is meant to be visible. Its light is for the community around it. Hide nothing. Let it shine.
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οὗτος
That
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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οὐρανός
Heaven
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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ἑτοιμάζω
He has prepared
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ἑτοιμάζω
To prepare, to make ready. Prepare the way of the Lord. God always sends preparation before His great works.
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νῦν
now
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νῦν
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
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ἐπικαλέομαι
to be called
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ἐπικαλέομαι
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
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ὀρέγομαι
they stretch forward to,
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ὀρέγομαι
to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)
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κρείττων
Better
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κρείττων
stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler
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κρεῖσσον
to a better one
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κρεῖσσον
(as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage
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διό
Therefore
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διό
through which thing, i.e. consequently
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ἐπαισχύνομαι
is ashamed of
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ἐπαισχύνομαι
to feel shame for something
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