Hebrews 11:9
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:”
κατοικέω
To dwell, to settle, to inhabit. Katoikeo. That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Dwelling is permanent residence not occasional visits. He wants to live in you fully.
πίστις
By 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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ἐπαγγελία
promise
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ἐπαγγελία
Promise, announcement, declaration. Epaggelia. All the promises of God find their Yes in Christ. Every promise God has made is guaranteed in Jesus. Not one will fail.
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γῆ
land
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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Ἰακώβ
Jacob
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Ἰακώβ
Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
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συγκληρονόμος
joint-heirs
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συγκληρονόμος
a co-heir, i.e. (by analogy) participant in common
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σκηνή
tents
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σκηνή
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)
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παροικέω
he sojourned
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παροικέω
to dwell near, i.e. reside as a foreigner
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Ἰσαάκ
Isaac
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Ἰσαάκ
Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
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