King James Version
Hebrews 2:18 in the King James Version says “For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”
Hebrews 2:18 · KJV
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
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.
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“himself”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“being tempted”
G3985to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
“being tempted”
G3985to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
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