Hebrews 2:16
For assuredly it is not angels, nay, it is the offspring of Abraham, whom he is ever taking by the hand.
Montgomery 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 might deliver those who through fear of death had been subject to life-long bondage.
Cross References
Matthew 1:1The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Romans 4:16This is why righteousness is of faith, that it may be a free gift; so that the promise stands firm to all Abraham’s posterity; not to his children of his faith. For in the sight of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead, and calls into being that which is not, Abraham is the father of us all both Jews and Gentiles,
Galatians 3:29And if you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
Hebrews 12:10For they only disciplined us for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, that we may share 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 →