Hebrews 2:17
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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.”Hebrews 2:17
What Does Hebrews 2:17 Mean?
Hebrews 2:17 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 2, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Atonement, and Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 2:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”Philippians 2:7“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”Hebrews 2:14“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;”Hebrews 4:14“Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.”Colossians 1:20“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”Hebrews 3:1“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”Hebrews 10:21“And having an high priest over the house of God;”Matthew 14:14“And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.”John 1:29“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”Romans 5:10“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.”Mark 1:13“And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.”Romans 7:21“I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.”Colossians 1:7“As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;”John 4:6“Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.”2 Corinthians 5:18“And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;”Hebrews 7:26“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;”Hebrews 9:11“But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;”Numbers 25:13“And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.”Daniel 9:24“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 righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.”Mark 1:41“And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.”
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