Hebrews 11:9

9 By faith he lived as an alien in 1the land of promise, as in a foreign land, 2dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, 3fellow heirs of the same promise;

Hebrews 11:9 In-Context

7 By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
8 By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
9 By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise;
10 for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
11 By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive , even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Acts 7:5
  • 2. Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:3, 18; Genesis 18:1, 9
  • 3. Hebrews 6:17
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