Hebrews 2:17

New Testament • 17 words with Strong's data

"Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people."

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֵּן

kên

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner...

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in all

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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it

δεῖ

deî

G1163

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

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him to be

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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דָּמָה

dâmâh

H1819

to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider

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unto his

אָח

ʼâch

H251

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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that he might be a

חָנַן

chânan

H2603

properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)

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and

אָמַן

ʼâman

H539

properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanen...

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עֶלְיוֹן

ʻelyôwn

H5945

an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme

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כֹּהֵן

kôhên

H3548

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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in

דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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דָּבָר

dâbâr

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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to

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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to

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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כָּפַר

kâphar

H3722

to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel

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for the

חַטָּאָה

chaṭṭâʼâh

H2403

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

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of the

עַם

ʻam

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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Key Terms in This Verse

behoved G1163

δεῖ deî

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

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pertaining H1697

דָּבָר dâbâr

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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reconciliation H3722

כָּפַר kâphar

to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel

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merciful H2603

חָנַן chânan

properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)

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faithful H539

אָמַן ʼâman

properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain;

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sins H2403

חַטָּאָה chaṭṭâʼâh

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

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Wherefore H3651

כֵּן kên

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)

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high H5945

עֶלְיוֹן ʻelyôwn

an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme

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priest H3548

כֹּהֵן kôhên

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

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brethren H251

אָח ʼâch

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

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Cross References

Hebrews 2:14 cross-reference

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil...

Romans 5:10 cross-reference

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Hebrews 7:26 cross-reference

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

Daniel 9:24 cross-reference

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting right...

Hebrews 3:5 cross-reference

And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

Hebrews 2:11 cross-reference

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

Colossians 1:21 cross-reference

And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

Leviticus 8:15 cross-reference

And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it...

Romans 15:17 cross-reference

I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

Ephesians 2:16 cross-reference

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

Hebrews 7:28 cross-reference

For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

Leviticus 6:30 cross-reference

And no sin offering, whereof any of the blood is brought into the tabernacle of the congregation to reconcile withal in the holy place, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt in the fire.

Ezekiel 45:17 cross-reference

And it shall be the prince’s part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the house of Israel:...

2 Chronicles 29:24 cross-reference

And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering shou...

Ezekiel 45:15 cross-reference

And one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, out of the fat pastures of Israel; for a meat offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make reconciliation for them, saith the...

Ezekiel 45:20 cross-reference

And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.

Hebrews 3:2 cross-reference

Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

Isaiah 11:5 cross-reference

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

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