Hebrews 2:14

"Again, “I will put my trust in him.” Again, “Behold, here I am with the children whom God has given me.”"

Key Reflection

In Hebrews 2:14, Paul quotes from Isaiah 8:17-18, where the prophet speaks of God's trust in him and his children who are symbolic of Israel. The original audience would have recognized these as divine declarations, affirming a close bond between God and his people. Here, Paul uses these verses to emphasize that Jesus, as the Redeemer, embodies the same relationship with believers, highlighting his shared humanity and sacrifice for their salvation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 14. Forasmuch then. Since; or because. As the children. Those who were to become the adopted children of God; or who were to sustain that relation to him. Are partakers of flesh and blood. Have a human and not an angelic nature. Since they are men, he became a man. There was a fitness or propriety that he should partake of their nature. See Barnes "1 Co 15:50; See Barnes "Mt 16:17". He also himself, etc. He also became a man, or partook of the same nature with them. See Barnes "Joh 1:14". That through death. By dying.

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