Hebrews 2:16

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 2:16

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For at no time did he take hold of the Angels, but instead he took hold of the offspring of Abraham.

ERV

For verily not of angels doth he take hold, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham.

NHEB

For, truly, he did not come to help the angels, but to help the offspring of Abraham.

SMT

For certainly he lays not hold of angels; but of the seed of Abraham he lays hold.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 2:16

ForG1063Conjunction verilyG1222AdverbhetookG1949Verb notG3756 onG1949VerbhimthenatureofangelsG32Noun Masculine butG235ConjunctionhetookonG1949VerbhimtheseedG4690Noun NeuterofAbrahamG11Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Hebrews 2:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 2:16

Summary

Christ identifies with Abraham's descendants, not angels

Event

Christ takes on human nature

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD