In this, they are similar to faithful men of old ​ — including Abraham — ​ of whom it is said that “they were strangers and temporary residents in the land. ”
Selles suhtes sarnanevad nad vana aja ustavatega — kaasa arvatud Aabrahamiga —, kelle kohta on öeldud, et nad olid „võõrad ja ajutised elanikud sellel maal ”.