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Hebrews 2:16

Abraham
SalvationJesus Christ

14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

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

17 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.

18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are 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 ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

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  • Romans 4:16–25

    Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

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  • Galatians 3:16

    Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

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  • Genesis 22:18

    And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

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  • Hebrews 12:10

    For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

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  • Hebrews 6:16

    For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

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  • Romans 2:25

    For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

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