Hebrews 2:14 NIV

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 2:14

2:14 partake (o-5) Koinoneo . that is, they are in that condition, as their common lot. manner, (p-14) 'In like manner' is strictly 'near to,' as Philippians 2:27 , 'close to.' in (q-17) There is an intended difference here between the words for 'partake' ( koinoneo ) and 'took part in' ( metecho ), ver. 14. The first, referring to the children, is a common equal sharing of the nature. The second, referring to Christ, means, he took a part in it; and refers always to something outside... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:1-18

Jesus Exalted in Humiliation1-4. The former dispensation, even though mediated by comparatively inferior beings such as the angels, was yet so sacred that all neglect of it was severely punished. This being so, a far more terrible fate must now be theirs who neglect the revelation brought by the Son of God Himself, delivered to us by eye-witnesses, and authenticated by miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost.1. Let them slip] RV ’drift away from them,’ as a ship from its moorings. This was what... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 2:5-18

(5-18) It was needful that Jesus, as Author of salvation to man, should in all points be made like to those whom He saves, and in their likeness suffer and die; thus He becomes for them a merciful and faithful High Priest. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 2:14

(14) Forasmuch then . . .—The two members of this verse directly recall the thoughts of Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 2:9. (1) It was the will of God that salvation should be won by the Son for sons; (2) this salvation could only be won by means of death.The children.—Said with reference to Hebrews 2:13.Flesh and blood.—Literally, blood and flesh, the familiar order of the words being departed from here and in Ephesians 6:12. This designation of human nature on its material side is found four times in... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Hebrews 2:1-18

Hebrews 2:1 There is nothing I so hardly beleeve to be in man as constancie, and nothing so easie to be found in him, as inconstancy.... Our ordinary manner is to follow the inclination of our appetite this way and that way, on the left or on the right hand; upward and downe-ward, according as the winde of occasions doth transport us; we never thinke on what we would have, but at the instant we would have it: and change as that beast that takes the colour of the place wherein it is laid. What... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Hebrews 2:1-18

CHAPTER IITHE SON AND THE ANGELSHebrews 1:4 - Hebrews 2:18The most dangerous and persistent error against which the theologians of the New Testament had to contend was the doctrine of emanations. The persistence of this error lay in its affinity with the Christian conception of mediation between God and men; its danger sprang from its complete inconsistency with the Christian idea of the person and work of the Mediator. For the Hebrew conception of God, as the "I AM," tended more and more in... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Hebrews 2:5-18

II. CHRIST, SON OF MAN, His GLORY AND His SALVATION CHAPTER 2:5-18 1. The Man crowned with glory and honor (Hebrews 2:5-9 ) 2. His humiliation, suffering and the results (Hebrews 2:10-18 ) Hebrews 2:5-9 Angels are once more mentioned and the fact is stated first of all that angels are not called of God to reign: “Unto the angels hath He not put in subjection, the world to come whereof we speak.” “The world to come” is not heaven or the eternal state. The literal translation is “the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Hebrews 2:14

2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are {x} partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the {y} power of death, that is, the {z} devil;(x) Are made of flesh and blood, which is a frail and delicate nature.(y) The devil is said to have the power of death, because he is the author of sin: and from sin comes death, and because of this he daily urges us to sin.(z) He speaks of him as of a prince, placing over all his... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:1-18

The first four verses of this chapter now press upon us the appropriate conclusions that must be drawn from so transcendent a revelation of the glory of God. "For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things we have heard, lest in any way we should slip away" (N. Trans.). The truth has been given by report, and absolutely authenticated by God's authority. How worthy of the complete concentration of our minds and hearts! Is it possible the intelligence can become so deadened... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Hebrews 2:1-18

CHRIST AND THE ANGELS While in these chapters, the comparison is chiefly between Christ and the angels, yet they open with an important contrast between him and the prophets (1:1-3), in which His superiority is seen in seven particulars: 1. He is God’s Son. 2. He is Heir of all things. 3. He made the worlds. 4. He is the Express Image of God. 5. He Himself purged our sins. 6. He upholds all things. 7. He is seated at the right hand of God. The “express image” of God is equivalent to “God.”... read more