Strong's Lexicon For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. surely δή‿ (dē) Particle Strong's Greek 1211: Probably akin to de; a particle of emphasis or explicitness; now, then, etc. που (pou) Adverb Strong's Greek 4226: Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality. [it is] not Οὐ (Ou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. [the] angels ἀγγέλων (angelōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. He helps, ἐπιλαμβάνεται (epilambanetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1949: To lay hold of, take hold of, seize (sometimes with beneficent, sometimes with hostile, intent). but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [the] descendants σπέρματος (spermatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 4690: From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. of Abraham. Ἀβραὰμ (Abraam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleFor surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham. Young's Literal Translation for, doubtless, of messengers it doth not lay hold, but of seed of Abraham it layeth hold, Holman Christian Standard Bible For it is clear that He does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham’s offspring. New American Standard Bible For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. King James Bible For verily he took not on [him the nature of] angels; but he took on [him] the seed of Abraham. Parallel Verses New International Version For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham's descendants. New Living Translation We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham. English Standard Version For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. New American Standard Bible For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. King James Bible For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Holman Christian Standard Bible For it is clear that He does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham's offspring. International Standard Version For it is clear that he did not come to help angels. No, he came to help Abraham's descendants, NET Bible For surely his concern is not for angels, but he is concerned for Abraham's descendants. American Standard Version For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham. English Revised Version For verily not of angels doth he take hold, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham. Young's Literal Translation for, doubtless, of messengers it doth not lay hold, but of seed of Abraham it layeth hold, Cross References Hebrews 2:15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore 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. Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; Hebrews 2:13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. Hebrews 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Hebrews 3:1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Jump to Previous Abraham Abraham's Angels Assuredly Concerned Continually Descendant Descendants Doubtless Gives Hand Help Helping Helps Hold Indeed Life Messengers Nature Reaching Seed Surely VerilyJump to Next Abraham Abraham's Angels Assuredly Concerned Continually Descendant Descendants Doubtless Gives Hand Help Helping Helps Hold Indeed Life Messengers Nature Reaching Seed Surely VerilyLinks Hebrews 2:16 NIVHebrews 2:16 NLT Hebrews 2:16 ESV Hebrews 2:16 NASB Hebrews 2:16 KJV Hebrews 2:16 Bible Apps Hebrews 2:16 Parallel Hebrews 2:16 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 2:16 Chinese Bible Hebrews 2:16 French Bible Hebrews 2:16 German Bible Hebrews 2:16 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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