Hebrews 2:16
“For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren,.... The adopted sons of God, who were brethren…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For verily - Truly. He took not on him the nature of angels - Margin, “He taketh not hold of angels, but of the seed of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels - Ου γαρ δηπου αγγελων επιλαμβανεται, αλλα σπερματος Αβρααμ…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 2:14-18
Here the apostle proceeds to assert the incarnation of Christ, as taking upon him not the nature of angels, but the seed…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels Rather, "for assuredly it is not angels whom He takes by the hand."…
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