Heb 11:10 | RWP | e4.org | He looked for ( εξεδεχετο ). Imperfect middle of εκδεχομα (see on ) picturesque progressive imperfect, his steady and patient waiting in spite of disappointment. The foundations ( τους θεμελιους ). Not just "tents" ( σκηναις , verse ). 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 ( ; ), craftsman, artificer, in N.T. only here and , . Maker ( δημιουργος ). Old word from δημιος (public) and εργον , a worker for the public, artisan, framer, here only in N.T.

‏ Hebrews 11:10

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.