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Hebrews 2:12

What does Hebrews 2:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 2:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 2:12 means

Quoting Scripture, the Messiah says, “I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.” This portrays Jesus as identifying his people as brothers and publicly praising the Father among them. He is not only the object of worship but also the leader of it, declaring God’s name and stirring the assembly’s praise. The quote underscores that brotherhood is not speculative; it is confessed and celebrated. Christ gathers a worshiping family and stands with them. This reveals his humble solidarity: the exalted Lord is willing to be counted among his brethren, making God known in their midst.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Saying, I will give the knowledge of your name to my brothers, I will make a song of praise to you before the church.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

saying, `I will declare Thy name to my brethren, in the midst of an assembly I will sing praise to Thee;' and again, `I will be trusting on Him;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will declare thy name to my brethren: in the midst of the church will I praise thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

saying, I will declare thy name to my brethren; in [the] midst of [the] assembly will I sing thy praises.

Context

This is the first of the supporting quotations (vv.12–13) proving that the Messiah calls his people “brethren” and shares their worship and trust. Following the assertion of verse 11, these citations serve as scriptural confirmation. The next verse will add two more lines—expressing the Messiah’s personal trust in God and his unity with the children God has given him. Together they press the theme of solidarity, which then becomes the basis for the incarnation and atonement logic in verses 14–15.

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

v.12This passage

v.13And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 22:25

    Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

  • John 18:20

    Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I ever taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and in secret spake I nothing.

  • Psalms 22:22

    I will declare thy name unto my brethren: In the midst of the assembly will I praise thee.

  • Psalms 111:1

    Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

  • Psalms 40:10

    I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great assembly.

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