Hebrews 2:5-9

[5] For unto the angels not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. [6] But one in a certain place testified, saying, What man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? [7] him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works hands: [8] all things in subjection under his feet. For in 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. [9] But we see Jesus, who a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

What is the context of Hebrews 2:5-9?

What does Hebrews 2:5-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Hebrews 2:5-18 present eight reasons for the incarnation of the Son: to fulfill God"s purpose for man ( Hebrews 2:5-9 a), to taste death for all ( Hebrews 2:9 b), and to bring many sons to glory ( Hebrews 2:10-13). He also came to destroy the devil ( Hebrews 2:14), to deliver those in bondage ( Hebrews 2:15), to become a priest for men ( Hebrews 2:16-17 a), to make propitiation for sins ( Hebrews 2:14-1612 b), and to provide help for those tested ( Hebrews 2:18). ^[1]

Some of the original Jewish readers of Hebrews felt inclined to abandon the Christian faith because of Jesus" humanity. The writer stressed His deity in chapter one because some Jews failed to appreciate that. In this chapter he showed why Jesus was not inferior because He was a man. Jesus" humanity enabled Him to regain man"s lost dominion ( Hebrews 2:5-9) and to bring many sons to glory ( Hebrews 2:10-13). It also equipped Him to disarm Satan and deliver us from death ( 1714022912_9) and to be a sympathetic high priest to His people ( Hebrews 2:17-18). ^[2]

The writer returned to his main argument (ch1). He did so to develop the destiny of Jesus Christ more fully so his readers would strengthen their commitment to continue following Him.