Hebrews 11:16 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Instead they longed for a better, heavenly homeland, so God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
What Does Hebrews 11:16 Mean?
This verse names the homeland the pilgrims truly sought. Their desire was not for any earthly country but for a better one, a heavenly homeland.
Because they set their hope so high, God is not ashamed to be called their God, and He has prepared a city to receive them. There is deep tenderness here: the Maker of all things gladly bears the names of those who trust Him. Faith that reaches for the heavenly country honors God, and He answers it by claiming such people as His own and readying a place where they will dwell with Him forever.
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What does Hebrews 11:16 mean?
Instead they longed for a better, heavenly homeland, so God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.