9 But we see Jesus, Who was made a little lower than the Angels (the Incarnation) for the suffering of death (unequivocally proclaims the fact that Jesus came to this world for one specific purpose—to die upon a Cross, which was planned even before the foundation of the world [1 Pet. 1:18–20]), crowned with glory and honour (the mission was accomplished, and now Christ is exalted); that He by the Grace of God should taste death for every man. (This proclaims the fact that He needed the Grace of God to acc...
9 But we see Jesus, Who was made a little lower than the Angels (the Incarnation) for the suffering of death (unequivocally proclaims the fact that Jesus came to this world for one specific purpose—to die upon a Cross, which was planned even before the foundation of the world [1 Pet. 1:18–20]), crowned with glory and honour (the mission was accomplished, and now Christ is exalted); that He by the Grace of God should taste death for every man. (This proclaims the fact that He needed the Grace of God to accomplish this task, because He was a man, “the Man, Christ Jesus.”)
10 For it became Him (refers to God’s Way, as it concerns the Redemption of mankind), for Whom are all things (God is the final reason for all things), and by Whom are all things (through Whose agency), in bringing many sons unto Glory (speaks of the Divine Purpose), to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings. (This carries the idea that Christ had to suffer the Cross in order to bring about Redemption for humanity.)
11 For both He Who Sanctifies and they who are Sanctified are all of One (of Christ): for which cause He is not ashamed to call them Brethren (refers to the fact that Jesus became one of us, but only in the sense of humanity, not in the sense of sin),
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2:9 Jesus The author identifies the Son as Jesus. Here, he reveals what his argument has been building up to—the one who fulfills these prophecies is Jesus of Nazareth.
suffering of death The teaching that the Son of God suffered and died appears in the earliest Christian confessions (1 Cor 15:3–8; compare Heb 5:7–8). Jesus’ suffering death on a cross (Phil 2:8) provides the basis for His being crowned with glory and honor. Throughout Hebrews, the mention of Jesus’ suffering alludes to His death (Heb 2:10, 18; 5:8; 9:26, 27; 13:12).
with glory and honor This expression recalls the appointment of Israel’s high priest (Exod 28:2, 40). Here, it anticipates the theme of Jesus as high priest that is emphasized throughout Hebrews (see Heb 2:17–18; 13:10–13).
Doxa Word Study
he might taste death This expression means “experience death” and refers to Jesus’ crucifixion (9:15, 28; compare Isa 53:12).
2:10 bringing many sons to glory Enacted by Jesus’ exaltation (compare Isa 53:12 and note). This language also echoes God’s action in bringing His people out of Egypt into the promised land (Exod 3:8, 17; 6:6–7; 7:4–5).
originator This title connects Jesus’ death and resurrection (Acts 3:15; 5:31; Heb 12:2). Like Moses, who led God’s people out of Egypt (Exod 12:50–51), Jesus leads the way to salvation (Heb 3:16).
to perfect the originator The idea here is that Jesus was made whole (or complete) through His suffering and death; He already was sinless (4:15; compare Isa 53:12 and note).
2:11 one who sanctifies Refers to the work Christ does to remove sin from believers’ lives. Jesus can sanctify believers (Heb 13:12) because He offered Himself (10:10; compare Isa 53:10 and note). His sacrificial work far exceeds animal sacrifices that the old covenant demanded (Heb 9:13–14).
all from one Indicates the unity of Jesus and believers. The Greek text does not supply a referent, so some English translations insert “family” or “Father.” The author could be referring to Jesus sharing in humanity (v. 14).
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