Hebrews 2:4-6 ESV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 2:6-9

Hebrews 2:6-9. But one in a certain place, &c.— "Nor think it strange, that a man should be invested with such extraordinary power; for as the Psalmist says of manin general, that he is Lord of all the creation; that, low and mean, and helpless in ten thousand instances, as he seems to be, yet all things are in general subject to him: this, I say, is now literally and eminently true in the case of Jesus Christ, the God-man. What is man, says the Psalmist, that thou art mindful of him; or... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:4

4. them—rather, "God also [as well as Christ, Hebrews 2:3] bearing witness to it," c., joining in attestation of it." signs and wonders—performed by Christ and His apostles. "Signs" and miracles, or other facts regarded as proofs of a divine mission "wonders" are miracles viewed as prodigies, causing astonishment (Acts 2:22; Acts 2:33); "powers" are miracles viewed as evidences of superhuman power. divers miracles—Greek, "varied (miraculous) powers" (Acts 2:33- :) granted to the apostles after... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:5

5. For—confirming the assertion, Hebrews 2:2; Hebrews 2:3, that the new covenant was spoken by One higher than the mediators of the old covenant, namely, angels. Translate in the Greek order, to bring out the proper emphasis, "Not the angels hath He," c. the world to come—implying, He has subjected to angels the existing world, the Old Testament dispensation (then still partly existing as to its framework), Hebrews 2:2, the political kingdom of the earth (Daniel 4:13 Daniel 10:13; Daniel 10:20;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:6

6. But—It is not to angels the Gospel kingdom is subject, BUT . . . one . . . testified—the usual way of quoting Scripture to readers familiar with it. :- praises Jehovah for exalting MAN, so as to subject all the works of God on earth to him: this dignity having been lost by the first Adam, is realized only in Christ the Son of man, the Representative Man and Head of our redeemed race. Thus Paul proves that it is to MAN, not to angels, that God has subjected the "world to come." In Hebrews... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:1-4

C. The Danger of Negligence (The First Warning) 2:1-4Having just encouraged his readers with a reminder of God’s help for the faithful (Hebrews 1:14), the writer next urged his readers to be faithful. He did so to warn them of the possibility of retrogressing spiritually and consequently losing part of their inheritance. Jacob’s sons Reuben, Simeon, and Levi had done this."The second step in the argument for Jesus’ superiority shows him to be infinitely great because of the nature of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:3-4

Jesus Christ spoke of salvation during His earthly ministry (e.g., Matthew 4:17; Matthew 19:28; Luke 12:31-32; Luke 22:29-30). The apostles taught the same truth and by doing so confirmed His word. This is the gospel, in its widest meaning."By speaking of ’the hearers’ (ton akousanton), all interest is concentrated on the message, not the office, of those who had brought the word of redemption to the community . . ." [Note: Lane, p. 39.] God testified to His approval of Christ’s preaching and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:5

"The world to come" refers to the inhabited earth under Jesus Christ’s reign (during the Millennium and from then on; cf. Hebrews 1:8-9; Hebrews 1:11-13). Some branches of Judaism believed Michael and his angels would rule over it. [Note: Zane C. Hodges, "Hebrews," in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament, p. 783.] The angels administer the present world (Deuteronomy 32:8; Daniel 10:20-21; Daniel 12:1), but the Son will administer the world to come."This will occur at His second advent... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:5-9

D. The Humiliation and Glory of God’s SON 2:5-9Hebrews 2:5-18 present eight reasons for the incarnation of the Son: to fulfill God’s purpose for man (Hebrews 2:5-9 a), to taste death for all (Hebrews 2:9 b), and to bring many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10-13). He also came to destroy the devil (Hebrews 2:14), to deliver those in bondage (Hebrews 2:15), to become a priest for men (Hebrews 2:16-17 a), to make propitiation for sins (Hebrews 2:17 b), and to provide help for those tested (Hebrews... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:6-8

The writer interpreted this passage (Psalms 8:4-6) as Messianic. [Note: See Donald R. Glenn, "Psalms 8 and Hebrews 2 : A Case Study in Biblical Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology," in Walvoord: A Tribute, p. 44. ] There is some evidence that most of the Jews of this time did not consider Psalms 8 to be messianic. [Note: Guthrie, p. 84. See also Martin Pickup, "New Testament Interpretation of the Old Testament: The Theological Rationale of Midrashic Exegesis," Journal of the Evangelical... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 2:5

2:5 come, (a-14) A known division among the Jews. First, 'this age;' and then what was to be introduced by the Messiah. see ch. 6.5 and Note h, ch. 9.9; Titus 2:12 . read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 2:6-9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:1-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:3-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:5-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:6-8

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Hebrews 2:5

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