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Humanity Was a Prerequisite
Commentators stress that for Jesus to be our High Priest, it was essential ('it behooved him') that he become fully human. This was not an optional part of the plan. By sharing our nature and experiencing our trials, yet without sin, he uniquely qualified himself to represent humanity before God, bridging the divine-human gap.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 2:17
18th Century
Theologian
17. Wherefore in all things. In respect to his body, his soul, his rank, and character. There was a propriety that he should be like them …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore (οθεν). Old relative adverb (ο and enclitic θεν, whence of place (Matthew 12:44), of source ([Reference 1 Jo…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 2:17
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore: Since it is “the seed of Abraham,” His brothers, whom He would help.
In all things: These words…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 2:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore in all things it behoved him to be made like to his brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaini…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 2:17
The purpose of salvation involved a genuine incarnation. “He had to” means “he owed it” (GK 4053; the verb can be used of financial debts). There i…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 2:17
16th Century
Theologian
Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren (Hebrews 2:17), or, to be like his brethren…
John Gill
On Hebrews 2:17
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto
his brethren
The adopted sons of God, who wer…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 2:14–18
17th Century
Minister
The angels fell and remained without hope or help. Christ never designed to be the Savior of the fallen angels; therefore, He did not take their na…