Heb 2:10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 2:10-18: 2:10-18 At least four reasons why the Son of God became human are implied in this passage. First, it was only right: It is consistent with what we know of God’s character that he would accomplish salvation in this way (2:10 ). Second, Jesus had to become human to die (2:14 ). Third, high priests, as detailed in the Old Testament law, had to come from among God’s people (2:17 ). Fourth, Jesus became a sympathetic priest, experiencing the suffering and testing we know as humans (2:18 ). 2:10 children (literally sons ): The author plays off his use of the title Son for Jesus throughout the section, here referring to the people of God as sons. The translation children makes it clear that this term refers to all God’s people, male and female. • The term translated leader had a wide range of meanings in the ancient world, including founder, hero, champion, prince, captain, leader, or scout. Jesus is a leader in that he blazed a trail for those who are saved, leading them to glory.

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‏ Hebrews 2:10

Summary for Heb 2:10-18: 2:10-18 ^a At least four reasons why the Son of God became human are implied in this passage. First, it was only right: It is consistent with what we know of God’s character that he would accomplish salvation in this way (2:10 ^b). Second, Jesus had to become human to die (2:14 ^c). Third, high priests, as detailed in the Old Testament law, had to come from among God’s people (2:17 ^d). Fourth, Jesus became a sympathetic priest, experiencing the suffering and testing we know as humans (2:18 ^e). 2:10 ^f children (literally sons): The author plays off his use of the title Son for Jesus throughout the section, here referring to the people of God as sons. The translation children makes it clear that this term refers to all God’s people, male and female.

• The term translated leader had a wide range of meanings in the ancient world, including founder, hero, champion, prince, captain, leader, or scout. Jesus is a leader in that he blazed a trail for those who are saved, leading them to glory.