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Hebrews 2:16

Abraham
SalvationJesus Christ

14 Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

17 For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

18 Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.

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BSB
For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.
KJV
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
WEB
For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the offspring of Abraham.
ASV
For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.
DARBY
For he does not indeed take hold of angels [by the hand], but he takes hold of the seed of Abraham.
BLB
For surely [it is] not the angels He lays hold of, but He lays hold of the seed of Abraham.
ÅB
For engler tar han seg jo ikke av, men Abrahams slekt tar han seg av;
OTB
For sannelig hjelper Han ikke engler, men Han hjelper Abrahams etterkommere.
B1930
For engler tar han sig jo ikke av, men Abrahams ætt tar han sig av;

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Cross references

  • Galatians 3:29

    And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

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  • Romans 4:16–25

    Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

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  • Galatians 3:16

    The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.

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  • Genesis 22:18

    And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

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  • Hebrews 12:10

    Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

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  • Hebrews 6:16

    Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

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  • Romans 2:25

    Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.

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