Hebrews 2:17
Therefore he was obligated to be made like his brothers in accordance with all things, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things toward God, in order to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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In Context
16For he certainly did not embrace heavenly agents, but he embraced the seed of Abraham.
18For in that he himself has suffered, having been tempted, he is able to help those being tempted.
Cross References
Leviticus 6:30And no sin-offering, from which any of the blood is brought into the tent of meeting to make atonement in the holy place, shall be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire.
2 Chronicles 29:24and the priests killed them. And they made a sin-offering with their blood upon the altar, to make atonement for all Israel. For the king commanded [that] the burnt-offering and the sin-offering [should be made] for all Israel.
Ezekiel 45:15and one lamb of the flock, out of two hundred, from the well-watered pastures of Israel, for a meal-offering, and for a burnt-offering, and for peace-offerings, to make atonement for them, says lord LORD.
Ezekiel 45:20And so thou shall do on the seventh [day] of the month for each one who errs, and for him who is simple. So shall ye make atonement for the house.
Romans 5:10For if, while being enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more having been reconciled we will be saved by his life.
2 Corinthians 5:18And all things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and who gave to us the ministry of reconciliation.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 2:15-18
Christ's Incarnation. ( a. d. 62.) 14 Forasmuch 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; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 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… Read the whole commentary →