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Hebrews 2:13

What does Hebrews 2:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 2:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 2:13 means

Two further statements deepen the picture: “I will put my trust in him,” and, “Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.” The Messiah himself models faith, entrusting himself to the Father. He also acknowledges that his people are a divine gift—children given to him by God. This frames the relationship not as mere affinity but as covenantal stewardship and love. Jesus owns his people publicly and stands with them in dependence on God. Their identity and security rest on both God’s giving and Christ’s receiving of them, reinforcing the intimate bond that will explain why he took on flesh and faced death on their behalf.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And again he says, I will put my faith in him. And again, See, I am here, and the children which God has given to me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and again, `Behold I and the children that God did give to me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And again, I will trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whichGod has given me.

Context

These quotations conclude the scriptural proof that Christ shares the believers’ lot—calling them children and sharing their posture of trust. With this solidarity established, the author moves to its redemptive purpose in verses 14–15: because the children share flesh and blood, the Son likewise partook in order to defeat the devil’s death-power and liberate them from fear. The flow thus moves from identity (brothers and children) to incarnation and victory through death, laying groundwork for the priestly and propitiatory emphasis in verses 16–17.

v.12saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.

v.13This passage

v.14Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 8:17

    And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

  • Matthew 27:43

    He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

  • Psalms 91:2

    I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.

  • Psalms 36:7

    How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.

  • Genesis 33:5

    And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are these with thee? And he said, The children whom God hath graciously given thy servant.

  • Genesis 48:9

    And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me here. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.

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