Hebrews 2:16
“For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.”
Hebrews 2:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For no where doth he take hold of the angels: but of the seed of Abraham he taketh hold.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.
- DARBYDarby
- For he does not indeed take hold of angels by the hand, but he takes hold of the seed of Abraham.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For most certainly, he doesn't give help to angels, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for, doubtless, of messengers it doth not lay hold, but of seed of Abraham it layeth hold,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
Context: Hebrews 2
14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
About Hebrews 2: The Humanity of Jesus
This chapter focuses on the humanity of Jesus, explaining how He became like us in every way in order to save us from our sins.
Commentary
Hebrews 2 is a powerful reminder of the importance of Jesus’s mission and the need for us to pay attention to the warnings of Scripture. The author begins by reminding us that God has spoken through the prophets and that we should take heed to their warnings. He then goes on to explain that Jesus was sent to be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God. He was sent to make atonement for the sins of the people and to bring them into a right relationship with God.