Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hebrews 2:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 2:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 2 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
Hebrews 2:17 (KJV)
Historical Context for Hebrews 2:17
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Commentary on Hebrews 2:17
The necessity ('he ought') of incarnation flows from Christ's high priestly role. 'Made like unto his brethren' emphasizes full identification with humanity except for sin (4:15). The dual qualifications of a high priest are faithfulness toward God and mercy toward people. 'Propitiation' (Greek 'hilaskomai') means to satisfy God's wrath and reconcile sinners through sacrificial atonement.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hebrews 2:17
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“taking the form of a servant”
“who has passed through the heavens”
“he also himself in like manner partook of the same”
“while we were enemies”
“guiltless”
“who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ”
“to finish disobedience”
“for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken”
“being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works”