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Hebrews 2:17-18 KJV
Hebrews · chapter 2 · verses 17–18
17Wherefore 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. 18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.Hebrews 2:17-18 · King James Version
Hebrews 2:17-18 in context
15And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17Wherefore 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.
18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
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Key words (Strong's)
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- mercifuleleēmōnmercifulG1655 →
- faithfulpistostrusty, faithful, of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business…G4103 →
- sufferedpaschōto be affected or have been affected, to feel, have a sensible experience, to undergo, in…G3958 →
- himselfautoshimself, herself, themselves, itself, he, she, it, the sameG846 →
- temptedpeirazōto try whether a thing can be done, to attempt, endeavour, to try, make trial of, test…G3985 →
- succourboētheōto help, succour, bring aidG997 →
- priestarchiereuschief priest, high priest, the high priests, these comprise in addition to one holding…G749 →
Topics
Bible verses about the Great High PriestBible verses about the IncarnationBible verses about Temptation
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Here the apostle proceeds to assert the incarnation of Christ, as taking upon him not the nature of angels, but the seed of Abraham; and he shows the reason and design of his so doing. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 14-18