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Hebrews 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Hebrews 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. took not: Gr. taketh not hold of angels, but of the seed of Abraham he taketh hold”
Hebrews 2:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 2:16
Christ 'takes hold of' (Greek 'epilambanetai' - to take by the hand, help) Abraham's seed, not angels. This emphasizes the specific scope of Christ's saving work - He came to redeem elect humanity, the spiritual descendants of Abraham (Galatians 3:29). Reformed particular redemption (limited atonement) finds support here: Christ's saving work has a definite scope and purpose, effectively redeeming those the Father gave Him.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 2:16
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“then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.”
“that it may be according to grace”
“To seeds, as of many”
“because you have obeyed my voice.,And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.,וְהִתְבָּרֲכוּ בְזַרְעֲךָ כֹּל גּוֹיֵי הָאָרֶץ עֵקֶב אֲשֶׁר שָׁמַעְתָּ בְּקֹלִי׃ ,and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast hearkened to My voice.”
“if you are a doer of the law”
“and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.”
“for a few days”
“but was revealed at the end of times for your sake”
“the son of David”