Hebrews 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 2:2 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of re..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 2:2 — KJV
“For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;”
— Hebrews 2:2 (KJV)
Hebrews 2:2 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 2:2
“Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:2: word, every, transgression
“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:2: angels, every, reward
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:2: angels, received, just
“So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:2: word, every
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:2: word, every
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