Hebrews 2:16

(Now surely He does not assist angels, but He does assist Abraham's seed.)

Family 35 New Testament

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 set free these [the children] who during their whole lifetime were subject to slavery through fear of death.

17That is why He was obliged to become like those ‘brothers’ in all respects, so that He could be a merciful and faithful high priest, in what concerns God, with a view to making propitiation for the sins of the people.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:1A genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham:

Romans 4:16For this reason it is of faith so that it may be according to grace, in order that the promise be guaranteed to all the seed—not only to those of law, but also to those of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all;

Galatians 3:29so if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.

Hebrews 12:10Now they indeed disciplined us during a short period as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, so that we may partake of His holiness.

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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