Hebrews 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 13

1 Because of this it is needful for us more abundantly to take heed to the things having been heard that we should not slip away at any time.

2 For if the word spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just repayment;

3 how shall we escape while neglecting so great a salvation? Which having received a beginning to be spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by the ones having heard.

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Chapter Summary

We ought to be obedient to Christ Jesus.

Key Greek Words

τε also, and, both, even, then,, whether G5037
λαληθεὶς preach, say, speak (after) G2980
εἰς against, among, as G1519
Οὐ long, nay, neither G3756
παρ’ above, against, among G3844

People & Context

Warning Against Neglecting Salvation

If the word spoken through angels was confirmed and every transgression received just repayment, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvatio…

Jesus Made Lower Than Angels

Jesus was made a little lower than the angels because of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor so that by God's grace He might taste de…

Jesus Shares in Flesh and Blood

Since the children share flesh and blood, Jesus shared the same to destroy through death the one having the power of death — the devil — and free thos…

Timeline

Warning Against Neglecting Salvation

If the word spoken through angels was confirmed and every transgression received just repayment, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation spoken by the Lord and confirmed by witnesses with signs, wonders, and distributions of the Holy Spirit?

Hebrews 2:1-4
Jesus Made Lower Than Angels

Jesus was made a little lower than the angels because of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor so that by God's grace He might taste death for every son. It was fitting for God to make the Author of salvation complete through sufferings.

Hebrews 2:5-10
Jesus Shares in Flesh and Blood

Since the children share flesh and blood, Jesus shared the same to destroy through death the one having the power of death — the devil — and free those enslaved by the fear of death. He took hold of the seed of Abraham and became a merciful and faithful High Priest.

Hebrews 2:14-18

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