Hebrews 2:6

But as the scripture testifieth, and saith: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou attendest to him?

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

In Context

5For to the angels he hath not subjected the world to come, of which we speak.

7Thou hast depressed him somewhat lower than the angels: glory and honor hast thou put on his head; and thou hast invested him with authority over the work of thy hand.

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Cross References

Luke 1:68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath visited his people, and wrought redemption for them:

Luke 7:16And awe seized all the people; and they glorified God, and said: A great prophet hath arisen among us, and God hath visited his people.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 2:6-10

Design of Christ's Sufferings. ( a. d. 62.) 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left… Read the whole commentary →

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