Hebrews 2:15

"Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights Jesus' solidarity with humanity by participating in their flesh and blood, thus bridging the gap between God and man. By experiencing death, He defeated the devil's power over humanity, symbolizing the ultimate triumph of life over death through His sacrifice.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. And deliver them. Not all of them in fact, though the way is open for all. This deliverance relates (1.) to the dread of death. He came to free them from that. (2.) From death itself--that is, ultimately to bring them to a world where death shall be unknown. The dread of death may be removed by the work of Christ, and they who had been subject to constant alarms on account of it may be brought to look on it with calmness and peace; and ultimately they will be brought to a world where it will be wholly unknown. The dread of death is taken away, or they are delivered from that, because (a.) the cause of that dread--to wit, sin--is removed.

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