Hebrews 11:8
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”
τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
μέλλω
he was going
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μέλλω
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
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πίστις
Faith
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πίστις
Faith, trust, belief, faithfulness. Pistis. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. Everything flows to those who trust God completely.
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κληρονομία
an inheritance
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κληρονομία
Inheritance, what is inherited. Kleronomia. An inheritance incorruptible undefiled that does not fade away reserved in heaven. Nothing can touch what God has reserved for you.
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καλέω
being called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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ὑπακούω
Obey
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ὑπακούω
To obey, to listen under authority. Hupakouo. To obey is better than sacrifice. Obedience is the truest form of worship. It is love in action not just in words.
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ἔρχομαι
he is going.
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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ἐπίσταμαι
knowing
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ἐπίσταμαι
to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
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λαμβάνω
to receive
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λαμβάνω
while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove))
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ποῦ
where
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ποῦ
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
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ἐξέρχομαι
to go out
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ἐξέρχομαι
to issue (literally or figuratively)
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