Verse 16

Hebrews 2:16

Noah Webster Bible

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 steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a... 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 testimony, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and... Focus ↗

5 For to the angels he hath not put in subjection the world to come, concerning which 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 honor, and didst s... 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 to glo... 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 to my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise to the... Focus ↗

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

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

15 And deliver them, who, through fear of death, were all their life-time 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 behooved him to be made like his brethren; that he might be a merciful an... Focus ↗

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

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