Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 2:14

Since the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to naught him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.The superiority of mortal man to the animal kingdom is implicit in the word that they are sharers in flesh and blood, indicating some higher element in man's existence. Milligan and Lenski agree in this interpretation of "sharers."This implies that "flesh and blood" is not, as in the case of the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 2:15

And might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.The victory over death, as announced here, was prophesied of old: "And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces" (Isaiah 25:7,8). This victory over death prophesied by Isaiah pinpoints some significant facts with reference to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 2:10-15

Hebrews 2:10-15. For it became him, &c.— Very different are the explanations given of this passage; that which appears to me the plainest and most just, is as follows: Hebrews 2:10. "Such has been the conduct of God in the great affair of our redemption; and the beauty and harmony of it will be apparent in proportion to the degree in which it is examined. For, though the Jews dream of a temporal Messiah, as a scheme conducive to the divine glory, it well became him,—it was expedient that,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:14

14. He who has thus been shown to be the "Captain (Greek, 'Leader') of salvation" to the "many sons," by trusting and suffering like them, must therefore become man like them, in order that His death may be efficacious for them [ALFORD]. the children—before mentioned (Hebrews 2:13); those existing in His eternal purpose, though not in actual being. are partakers of—literally, "have (in His purpose) been partakers" all in common. flesh and blood—Greek oldest manuscripts have "blood and flesh."... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:15

15. fear of death—even before they had experienced its actual power. all their lifetime—Such a life can hardly be called life. subject to bondage—literally, "subjects of bondage"; not merely liable to it, but enthralled in it (compare Romans 8:15; Galatians 5:1). Contrast with this bondage, the glory of the "sons" (Galatians 5:1- :). "Bondage" is defined by Aristotle, "The living not as one chooses"; "liberty," "the living as one chooses." Christ by delivering us from the curse of God against... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:10-18

E. The Son’s Solidarity with Humanity 2:10-18The writer next emphasized the future glory that the Son will experience to heighten his readers’ appreciation for Him and for their own future with Him. He did this by reflecting on Psalms 8. He wanted his readers to appreciate these things so they would continue to live by faith rather than departing from God’s will (cf. James 1; 1 Peter 1). This section concludes the first major part of the writer’s address and prepares his audience for the next... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:14

We children share in flesh and blood with one another; we share the limitations of humanity. To free us from these limitations the Son had to assume the same limitations, which He did at the Incarnation. Jesus Christ broke Satan’s power over believers by His death. Obviously Satan still exercises great power, but Jesus Christ broke his power to enslave believers (cf. Romans 6:1-14). Furthermore Jesus Christ defeated Satan in the area of his greatest strength: his power to inflict death. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:15

The fear of death enslaves unbelievers in that fear of death leads them to behave in ways that please Satan (e.g., selfishly, living for the present, etc.). A believer need not have the same fear of death as an unbeliever (cf. Luke 11:21-22). Consequently we need not feel compelled to live for the present (e.g., put self first, do anything to save our lives, etc.) as unbelievers do. The fear of death tyrannizes many people both consciously and subconsciously."It is ironical that human beings,... read more

John Darby

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 2:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 2:15

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 2:10-15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:10-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:15

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

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

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