HEBREWS 2:18

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”

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Hebrews 2:18 Translation & Meaning

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KJV Verse Original Greek Meaning/ Definition
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For γὰρ Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) For
in ἐν "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc in
that The relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that that
he hath πέπονθεν To experience a sensation or impression (usually painful) he hath
himself αὐτὸς The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons himself
suffered πέπονθεν To experience a sensation or impression (usually painful) suffered
being tempted, πειρασθείς To test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline being tempted
he is able δύναται To be able or possible able
to succour βοηθῆσαι To aid or relieve succour
them that are tempted. πειραζομένοις To test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline are tempted

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  • 16  For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

  • 17  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.

  • 18  For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.




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