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Hebrews 2:18 KJV
Hebrews · chapter 2 · verse 18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.Hebrews 2:18 · King James Version
Hebrews 2:18 in context
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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- 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 →
- abledynamaito be able, have power whether by virtue of one s own ability and resources, or of a…G1410 →
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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