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Hebrews 2:16The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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οὐ γὰρ δή που ἀγγέλων ἐπιλαμβάνεται, ἀλλὰ σπέρματος ᾿Αβραὰμ ἐπιλαμβάνεται.
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Hebrews 2:16The Bible in Living English
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16 For he does not take up angels, methinks, but takes up the descendants of Abraham.
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Hebrews 2:16American Standard Version
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16 For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.
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Hebrews 2:16The Emphasized Bible
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16 For not surely of messengers is he laying hold, But of Abraham’s seed he is laying hold.
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Hebrews 2:16King James Version
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16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
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Hebrews Study Notes—Chapter 2New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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he is assisting Abraham’s offspring: Here “Abraham’s offspring” refers to Christ’s brothers, anointed Christians. (See study notes on Ga 3:16, 29.) The basic meaning of the Greek verb translated “is assisting” is “to take hold of.” It may refer to taking a firm hold of someone in order to guide him through a perilous situation. For example, Jehovah “took hold of” the hand of the Israelites and led them out of Egypt. (Heb 8:9) The verb tense in this verse suggests that Christ comes to the aid of anointed Christians in an ongoing, lasting way. He figuratively takes hold of them and helps them to keep their integrity in the face of tests. As Mediator and High Priest, he thus helps them to maintain a clean standing before God. (Heb 2:18; 7:25) There is no need for him to help the angels in that way. This is the first time in the letter to the Hebrews that Abraham is mentioned; he figures prominently in the rest of this inspired letter.—Heb 2:16; 6:13, 15; 7:1, 2, 4-6, 9; 11:8, 17.
offspring: Lit., “seed.”—See study note on Ga 3:29; App. A2.
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