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Hebrews 2

Hebrews 2:10

Jesus like His Brothers · Hebrews 2:5–18
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Translations

Modern
In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Traditional
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Literal
For it was fitting to Him, for whom are all things and through whom are all things, having brought many sons to glory, to make perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings.
Latin
Decebat enim eum, propter quem omnia, et per quem omnia, qui multos filios in gloriam adduxerat, auctorem salutis eorum per passionem consummare.

Original

Greek
English
In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.

Notes

Hebrews 2:10

  • sons: The author uses the title Son for Jesus and refers to God's people as sons. The translation children clarifies that it includes all of God's people, both male and female.

  • The term author had many meanings in the ancient world. It could also mean founder, hero, champion, prince, captain, leader, or scout. Jesus is called the author because he began the work of salvation and guides people to glory.

Hebrews 2:10–18

This passage suggests at least four reasons why the Son of God became human.

  1. It was appropriate: It aligns with God's character to achieve salvation this way (Hebrews 2:10).

  2. Jesus needed to become human to die (2:14).

  3. According to Old Testament law, high priests had to be chosen from among God's people (2:17).

  4. Jesus became a compassionate priest by experiencing human suffering and challenges (2:18).

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conform, Conformation Congregation Firstborn Hebrews, Letter to the Passion Salvation

Topics

Adoption is Through Christ Adoption: Spiritual Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Captain: Christ Called Glory: Eternal: Procured by the Death of Christ God: Creator Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Captain of Salvation Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Longsuffering Perfection Salvation: Christ: The Captain of Salvation: Plan of Soldiers: Jesus Called Captain of Our Salvation Suffering of Christ Titles and Names of Christ: Captain of Salvation War: Under Christ, As Our Captain Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On: Under Christ, As Our Captain