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Hebrews 2:11–14

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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,
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
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;
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From verse 11

  1. Hebrews 10:10Rank 1 from verse 11
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    10By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

  2. Romans 8:29Rank 2 from verse 11
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    29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

  3. Hebrews 10:14Rank 3 from verse 11
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    14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

  4. Hebrews 13:12Rank 4 from verse 11
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    12Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

  5. John 20:17Rank 5 from verse 11
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    17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

From verse 12

  1. Psalms 22:22Rank 1 from verse 12
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    22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

  2. Psalms 40:10Rank 2 from verse 12
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    10I 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 congregation.

  3. John 18:20Rank 3 from verse 12
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    20Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

  4. Psalms 111:1Rank 4 from verse 12
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    1PRAISE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

  5. Psalms 22:25Rank 5 from verse 12
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    25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

From verse 13

  1. Isaiah 8:17–18Rank 1 from verse 13
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    17And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

    18Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

  2. Isaiah 12:2Rank 2 from verse 13
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    2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

  3. Psalms 91:2Rank 3 from verse 13
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    2I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

  4. Genesis 48:9Rank 4 from verse 13
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    9And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.

  5. John 10:29Rank 5 from verse 13
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    29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.

From verse 14

  1. 2 Timothy 1:10Rank 1 from verse 14
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    10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

  2. Romans 8:3Rank 2 from verse 14
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    3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

  3. Colossians 2:15Rank 3 from verse 14
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    15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

  4. 1 Corinthians 15:54–57Rank 4 from verse 14
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    54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

    55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

    56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

    57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

  5. John 1:14Rank 5 from verse 14
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    14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 2:11

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cause

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Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ashamed

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1. Brought to shame, dishonour, confusion, or disappointed expectation. 2. Feeling or showing shame or embarrassment because of conduct, condition, or exposure. 3. Unwilling or reluctant to own, acknowledge, associate with, or do something because of shame.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

call

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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 2:12

COMBINED MEANING

declare

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To make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

church

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Sense 1: An assembly or congregation belonging to God or Christ. Sense 2: In passages identifying the church with Christ's body, the body of which Christ is the head.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sing

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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 2:13

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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trust

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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 2:14

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

flesh

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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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blood

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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

likewise

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Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

part

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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

devil

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Sense 1: The Devil: Satan, the old serpent, the enemy, adversary, tempter, and deceiver. Sense 2: An evil or unclean spirit. Sense 3: By figure, a person characterized by great wickedness.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

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

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12Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

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

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14Forasmuch 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;

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15And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

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