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Berean Standard Bible

“For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.”

Hebrews 11:10

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Continuing the account of Abraham, the author explains what sustained him in tents and in an unfamiliar land. He was looking beyond the immediate circumstances.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

World English Bible (WEB)

For he looked for the city which has the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

King James Version (KJV)

For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for he looked for the city which hath the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For he was looking for the strong town, whose builder and maker is God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for he was looking for the city having the foundations, whose artificer and constructor is God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque esperaba ciudad con fundamentos, el artífice y hacedor de la cual es Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque Abraham esperaba la ciudad que tiene cimientos firmes, la que Dios ha planeado y construido.

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