Hebrews 11:14 Meaning and Explanation
“For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who call themselves strangers and pilgrims make it clear that they are looking for a homeland of their own.
What Does Hebrews 11:14 Mean?
The writer draws out the meaning of calling oneself a pilgrim. To speak that way is to admit that this world is not one's true and final home.
People who say such things show plainly that they are seeking a country, a place where they truly belong. The very confession of being a stranger reveals a longing planted by God for something more. Faith reads that longing rightly and aims it at the homeland God has prepared, refusing to settle for less than the place He has promised His people.
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What does Hebrews 11:14 mean?
Those who call themselves strangers and pilgrims make it clear that they are looking for a homeland of their own.