Hebrews 11:16

Now they desire [ν υ ν ο ρ ε γ ο ν τ α ι]. Nun now is logical : as the case now stands. For ojregontai desire, see on 1 Timothy 3:1.

Is not ashamed [ο υ κ ε π α ι σ χ υ ν ε τ α ι]. Because they have commended themselves to God by their faith, so that he acknowledges them as his own. Comp. ch. Hebrews 2:11; Mark 8:28; Mark 8:38; Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:16. To be called their God [θ ε ο ς ε π ι κ α λ ε ι σ θ α ι α υ τ ω ν]. Lit. to be surnamed. Comp. Acts 4:36; Acts 10:5; Acts 10:18; Acts 10:32. God was called the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob. See Exodus 3:6.

For he hath prepared for them a city [η τ ο ι μ α σ ι ν γ α ρ α υ τ ο ι ς π ο λ ι ν]. Comp. Matthew 25:34; John 14:2; Revelation 21:2. City is significant, as showing that the fulfillment of God's promise lies in introducing them into the perfection of social life. Comp. Revelation 3:12; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 21:10; Revelation 22:19.