Greek Interlinear

Hebrews 2:16 Interlinear

not For verily him the nature of angels he took but him the seed of Abraham he took

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1οὐG3756notthe absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
2γὰρG1063Forproperly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
3δήπουG1222verilya particle of asseveration; indeed doubtless
4ἀγγέλωνG32him the nature of angelscompare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
5ἐπιλαμβάνεταιG1949he tookto seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
6ἀλλὰG235butproperly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
7σπέρματοςG4690him the seedsomething sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
8ἈβραὰμG11of Abrahamabraham, the hebrew patriarch
9ἐπιλαμβάνεταιG1949he tookto seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)

Verse Context

Hebrews 2:15And deliver them who fear of death...
Hebrews 2:16 (current)not For verily him the nature of angels he took but him the seed of Abraham he took
Hebrews 2:17Wherefore it behoved him in all things unto his brethren...

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