Hebrews 2:16

Of course it's not angels he's concerned about; he's concerned to help the children of Abraham.

Free Bible Version

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 free everyone who through fear of death were enslaved all their lives.

17That's why it was necessary for him to become like his brothers in everything, so that he could become a merciful and trustworthy high priest in the things of God, to forgive his people's sins.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:1This book is the record of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham, beginning with the family line:

Romans 4:16So the promise is based on trusting God. It is provided as a free gift, guaranteed to all the children of Abraham—not merely to those who follow the law, but also to those who trust like Abraham, the father of us all.

Galatians 3:29If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's children, and you are heirs of the promise!

Hebrews 12:10They disciplined us for a short while as they thought appropriate, but God does so for our benefit in order that we can share his holy character.

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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