a city which hath foundations Rather, "the city which hath the foundations," namely, "the Jerusalem above" (Galatians 4:26; Hebrews 12:22; Hebrews 13:14; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 21:14). The same thought is frequently found in Philo. The tents of the Patriarchs had no foundations; the foundations of the City of God are of pearl and precious stone (Revelation 21:14; Revelation 21:19.)

builder and maker Rather, "architect and builder." This is the only place in the N.T. where the word demiourgosoccurs. It is found also in Malachi 4:1; Malachi 4:1, and plays a large part in the vocabulary of Gnostic heretics. But God is called the "Architect" of the Universe in Philo and in Wis 13:1, "neither by considering the works did they acknowledge the workmaster."

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising