Hebrews 2:6–7
But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
But one in a certaine place testified, saying: *What is man, that thou art mindfull of him: or the Sonne of man that thou visitest him?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 8.4.
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
Thou madest him a ‖little lower then the Angels, thou crownedst him with glory and honor, and didst set him ouer the workes of thy hands.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, a little while inferiour to.
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From verse 6
- Psalms 8:4–8Rank 1 from verse 6
4What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
5For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
6Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
7All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
8The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
4*What is man, that thou art mindfull of him? and the sonne of man, that thou visitest him?
5For thou hast made him a little lower then the Angels; and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
6*Thou madest him to haue dominion ouer the workes of thy hands; thou hast put all things vnder his feete.
7†All sheepe and oxen, yea and the beasts of the field.
8The foule of the aire, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoeuer passeth through the paths of the seas.
- Psalms 144:3Rank 2 from verse 6
- Job 7:17–18Rank 3 from verse 6
17What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?
18And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment?
17*What is man, that thou shouldest magnifie him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart vpon him?
18And that thou shouldest visite him euery morning, and trie him euery moment?
- Isaiah 51:12Rank 4 from verse 6
12I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
12**I, euen I am hee that comforteth you, who art thou that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the sonne of man which shall bee made as grasse?
- Hebrews 4:4Rank 7 from verse 6
- 1 Peter 1:11Rank 8 from verse 6
11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
11Searching what, or what maner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signifie, when it testified beforehand the suffrings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
- Genesis 50:24Rank 9 from verse 6
24And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.
24And Ioseph saide vnto his brethren, *I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land, vnto the land which hee sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Iacob.
- Hebrews 5:6Rank 11 from verse 6
- Isaiah 40:17Rank 12 from verse 6
- Psalms 146:3–4Rank 15 from verse 6
3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
3*‖Put not your trust in Princes: nor in the sonne of man, in whom there is no helpe.
4His breath goeth foorth, he returneth to his earth: in that very day his thoughts perish.
From verse 7
- Psalms 8:5Rank 1 from verse 7
- Philippians 2:6–7Rank 2 from verse 7
6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
6Who being in the forme of God, thought it not robbery to bee equall with God:
7But made himselfe of no reputation, and tooke vpon him the forme of a seruant, and was made in the ‖likenesse of men.
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Hebrews 2:6
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of testify, meaning to bear witness, declare solemnly, or give evidence of something known.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.
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Remembering, regarding, or keeping in mind with attention or care.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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Hebrews 2:7
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Situated beneath another or less high. Sense 2: To bring down, reduce, humble, or cause to sink.
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Sense 1: Messengers. Sense 2: Heavenly or spiritual messengers, whether holy or fallen as stated.
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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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2:5For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
2:5For vnto the Angels hath he not put in subiection the world to come, whereof we speake.
2:6But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
2:6But one in a certaine place testified, saying: *What is man, that thou art mindfull of him: or the Sonne of man that thou visitest him?
Selected passage2:7Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
2:7Thou madest him a ‖little lower then the Angels, thou crownedst him with glory and honor, and didst set him ouer the workes of thy hands.
Selected passage2:8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
2:8Thou hast put all things in subiection vnder his feete. For in that he put all in subiection vnder him, hee left nothing that is not put vnder him. But now wee see not yet all things put vnder him.
2:9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
2:9But wee see Iesus, who was made a little lower then the Angels, ‖for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that hee by the grace of God should taste death for euery man.
2:10For 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.
2:10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sonnes vnto glory, to make the Captaine of their saluation perfect through sufferings.
2:11For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
2:11For both hee that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to cal them brethren,
2:12Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
2:12Saying, I will declare thy Name vnto my brethren, in the midst of the Church will I sing praise vnto thee.
2:13And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
2:13And againe, *I will put my trust in him: and againe, *Behold, I, and the children which God hath giuen me.
2:14Forasmuch 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;
2:14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himselfe likewise took part of the same, that through death hee might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the deuill:
2:15And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
2:15And deliuer them, who through feare of death were all their life time subiect to bondage.
2:16For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
2:16For verely he †tooke not on him the nature of Angels: but he tooke on him the seed of Abraham.
2:17Wherefore 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.
2:17Wherfore in all things it behooued him to bee made like vnto his brethren, that he might be a mercifull and faithfull high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people.
2:18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
2:18For in that he himselfe hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.