Heb 11:9-12 | RWP | e4.org | Became a sojourner ( παρωικησεν ). First aorist active indicative of παροικεω , old verb to dwell ( οικεω ) beside ( παρα ), common in LXX, in N.T. only here and . Called παροικον (sojourner) in . In the land of promise ( εις γην της επαγγελιας ). Literally, "land of the promise." The promise made by God to him ( ; ; ). As in a land not his own ( ως αλλοτριαν ). For αλλοτριος (belonging to another) see ; . The heirs with him of the same promise ( των συνκληρομενων της επαγγελιας της αυτης ). Late double compound ( συν, κληροσ, νεμομα ), found in Philo, inscriptions and papyri, in N.T. only here, ; ; . "Co-heirs" with Abraham.

‏ Hebrews 11:9-12

Became a sojourner ( παρωικησεν ). First aorist active indicative of παροικεω, old verb to dwell ( οικεω ) beside ( παρα ), common in LXX, in N.T. only here and Lu 24:18. Called παροικον (sojourner) in Ac 7:6.

In the land of promise ( εις γην της επαγγελιας ). Literally, "land of the promise." The promise made by God to him (Ge 12:7; 13:15; 17:8).

As in a land not his own ( ως αλλοτριαν ). For αλλοτριος (belonging to another) see 9:25; 11:34.

The heirs with him of the same promise ( των συνκληρομενων της επαγγελιας της αυτης ). Late double compound ( συν, κληροσ, νεμομα ), found in Philo, inscriptions and papyri, in N.T. only here, Ro 8:17; Eph 3:6; 1Pe 3:7. "Co-heirs" with Abraham.

He looked for ( εξεδεχετο ). Imperfect middle of εκδεχομα (see on 10:13) picturesque progressive imperfect, his steady and patient waiting in spite of disappointment.

The foundations ( τους θεμελιους ). Not just "tents" ( σκηναις, verse 9). Ahraham set his steady gaze on heaven as his real home, being a mere pilgrim ( παροικος ) on earth.

Builder ( τεχνιτης ). Old word from τεχνη (craft) or trade (Ac 17:29; 18:3), craftsman, artificer, in N.T. only here and Ac 19:24, 38.

Maker ( δημιουργος ). Old word from δημιος (public) and εργον, a worker for the public, artisan, framer, here only in N.T.

To conceive seed ( εις καταβολην σπερματος ). For deposit of seed. See 4:3 for καταβολη.

Past age ( παρα καιρον ηλικιας ). Beyond ( παρα with the accusative) the season of age.

Since she counted him faithful who had promised ( επε πιστον ηγησατο τον επαγγειλαμενον ). Sarah herself ( αυτη--Σαρρα ). Even Sarah, old as she was, believed God who had promised. Hence she received power.

And that as good as dead ( κα ταυτα νενεκρωμενου ). Accusative of general reference ( ταυτα ), sometimes singular as in 1Co 6:8. The perfect passive participle from νεκροω, late verb to make dead, to treat as dead (Ro 4:19), here by hyperbole.

By the sea shore ( παρα το χειλος της θαλασσης ). "Along the lip of the sea" (from Ge 22:17), χειλος here alone in this sense in the N.T.

Innumerable ( αναριθμητος ). Old compound verbal adjective (alpha privative and αριθμεω, to number), here alone in N.T.