Hebrews 11:9

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By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

By faith, he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a land not his own, dwelling in tents, with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise.

World English Bible (WEB)

By faith{G4102} he sojourned{G3939}{(G5656)} in{G1519} the land{G1093} of promise{G1860}, as{G5613} in a strange country{G245}, dwelling{G2730}{(G5660)} in{G1722} tabernacles{G4633} with{G3326} Isaac{G2464} and{G2532} Jacob{G2384}, the heirs with him{G4789} of the same{G846} promise{G1860}:

Strong's King James

(9) By believing faith he lived nearby to the land of promise, as belonging to another, dwelling in tents with Yitz'chak (He Laughs) and Ya'akov (He will Supplant), fellow heirs of the same vow.

The F.O.G

[9] Faith gave him strength to live as a foreigner in his promised homeland, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob – fellow heirs of the same divine promise. He lived with permanent structures on hold, knowing something better awaited.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

by faith he did sojourn in the land of the promise as a strange country, in tabernacles having dwelt with Isaac and Jacob, fellow-heirs of the same promise,

Young's Literal Translation

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Hebrews 11:9

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