Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Hebrews 2

Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

let them slip

slip away from them.

Heb 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

transgression…disobedience

Sin. Scofield Romans 3:23, note.

Heb 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

salvation

Scofield Romans 1:16, note.

Heb 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

Holy Ghost

Holy Spirit (N.T.). Heb 3:7. (Mat 1:18; Act 2:4.)

Heb 2:5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

world

oikoumene = inhabited earth.

Heb 2:6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

What is man, that thou art mindful of him?

Heb 2:6-8; Psa 8:4-6.

Heb 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

a little

Or, for a little i.e. little time.

grace

Grace (in salvation). Heb 10:29. (Rom 3:24; Scofield John 1:16, note.)

Heb 2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

captain

leader, or, originator, i.e. one who initiates and carries through. Translated author in Heb 12:2.

Heb 2:11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

sanctifieth

Sanctify, holy (persons) (N.T.). Heb 3:1. (Mat 4:5; Rev 22:11.)

Heb 2:12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

I will declare thy name

Psa 22:22.

church

Church (true). 1Th 4:16-17. (Mat 16:18; Heb 12:23.)

Heb 2:13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.

I will put my trust in him

Isaiah 8:17.

God

Jehovah. Isaiah 8:18.

Heb 2:14 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;

took part

The word translated took part is not the same as the translated partakers, but implies taking part in something outside one's self.

destroy

bring to naught.

the devil

Satan. Jas 4:7. (Gen 3:1; Rev 20:10.)

Heb 2:16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him

not of angels doth he take hold, but he taketh hold of. Cf. Isa 41:9, Septuagint.

Heb 2:17 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.

reconciliation

Greek hilaskomai, propitiation. See Scofield Romans 3:25, note.

Heb 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

tempted

Temptation. Heb 3:8-9. (Gen 3:1; Jas 1:14.)