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Jesus Calls You 'Brother'
Commentators unanimously agree that the author quotes Psalm 22 to prove a crucial point: Jesus is not ashamed to call believers His 'brethren.' This demonstrates His complete identification with humanity. By embracing this title, Christ affirms a deep, familial solidarity with those He came to save, bridging the gap between the divine Son and His earthly family.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
Saying. This passage is found in Psalm 22:22. The whole of that Psalm has been commonly referred to the Messiah; and in regard to such a r…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 2:12
Unto my brethren (τοις αδελφοις μου). To prove his point the writer quotes Ps 22:22 when the Messiah is presented as speaking "unt…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 2:12
19th Century
Bishop
I will declare your name...—The quotation is taken (with very slight variation) from Psalm 22:22—a Psalm remarkable for i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 2:12
19th Century
Preacher
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will sing praise unto thee.
That is a quotation from P…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 2:12
The writer clarifies the point of spiritual brotherhood with an appeal to Ps 22, a psalm that was regarded as messianic in the early church. As he …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 2:12
16th Century
Theologian
In the midst of the Church. It therefore appears plainly that the proclamation of God’s praises is always promoted by the teaching of the …
John Gill
On Hebrews 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
Saying, I will declare your name unto my brethren
These words, with the following clause, are cited from ([Reference…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 2:10–13
17th Century
Minister
Whatever the proud, carnal, and unbelieving may imagine or object, the spiritual mind will see a special glory in the cross of Christ and will be s…