Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Hebrews 11:13 - 11:13

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Hebrews 11:13 - 11:13


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13. Κατὰ πίστιν. Lit., “According to faith.”

μὴ κομισάμενοι. They received the promises in one sense, as promises (Heb 11:17), but had not yet entered upon their fruition (comp. Heb 11:39; Heb 6:15, and Heb 9:15).

ἀσπασάμενοι. “Saluting them” (Gen 49:18). “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad” (Joh 8:56).

παρεπίδημοι. Gen 23:4; Gen 47:9; 1Ch 29:15; Psa 39:12, &c.