Hebrews 2:5

Modern

For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

Traditional

For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

Literal

For not to angels did He subject the world that is about to be, concerning which we are speaking,

Latin

Non enim angelis subjecit Deus orbem terræ futurum, de quo loquimur.

Greek

English

For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

it is not to angels: Compare Hebrews 1:13.

The author of Hebrews uses Psalm 8:4–6 to shift from discussing Christ's divine nature in Hebrews 1:5 –14 to his human nature in 2:10 –18. Psalm 8 is often paired with Psalm 110:1 (see Hebrews 1:13) to describe how all creation submits to Christ (see 1 Corinthians 15:25 –27; Ephesians 1:20 –23). Christ is the perfect human. In his exaltation, he achieves true dominion over creation, something humanity could not do.

Theme notes and profiles

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
2 Peter 3:13
But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
Hebrews 6:5
…who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—