Verse 16

Hebrews 2:16

King James Version

16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

Original Language Text

greek

οὐ γὰρ δήπου ἀγγέλων ἐπιλαμβάνεται, ἀλλὰ σπέρματος Ἀβραὰμ ἐπιλαμβάνεται.

English Translation

For surely he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the seed of Abraham.

AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini

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Chapter 2 Context

1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time... Focus ↗

2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a j... Focus ↗

3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the... Focus ↗

4 God (Elohim) also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and g... Focus ↗

5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. Focus ↗

6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son... Focus ↗

7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst... Focus ↗

8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under hi... Focus ↗

9 But we see Yashua (Jesus), who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, c... Focus ↗

10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto g... Focus ↗

11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not... Focus ↗

12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto... Focus ↗

13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God (Elohim) hath... Focus ↗

14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part... Focus ↗

15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Focus ↗

16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a mercif... Focus ↗

18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Focus ↗

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