Hebrews 2:16
King James Version (KJV)
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
In context
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Hebrews 2:16 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
- WEB World English Bible
- For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the offspring of Abraham.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- for, doubtless, of messengers it doth not lay hold, but of seed of Abraham it layeth hold,
- DBY Darby Translation
- For he does not indeed take hold of angels [by the hand], but he takes hold of the seed of Abraham.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.