Hebrews 2:16

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Summary

Hebrews 2:16

For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

Verily

Took not, etc

General references

John 11:35

Bible References

Verily

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation.

For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision.

He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you

Took not, etc

and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring--not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, "And to offsprings," referring to many, but referring to one, "And to your offspring," who is Christ.

General references

Jesus wept.