Hebrews 2:16

For at no time did he take hold of the Angels, but instead he took hold of the offspring of Abraham.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15and so that he might free those who, through the fear of death, had been condemned to servitude throughout their entire life.

17Therefore, it is fitting for him to be made similar to his brothers in all things, so that he might become a merciful and faithful High Priest before God, in order that he might bring forgiveness to the offenses of the people.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:1The book of the lineage of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Romans 4:16Because of this, it is from faith according to grace that the Promise is ensured for all posterity, not only for those who are of the law, but also for those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all before God,

Galatians 3:29And if you are Christ’s, then are you the offspring of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.

Hebrews 12:10And indeed, for a few days and according to their own wishes, they instructed us. But he does so to our benefit, so that we may receive his sanctification.

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 →

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