Hebrews 2:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; ”

Hebrews 2:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For if the word spoken by angels - The revelation in the Old Testament. It was indeed given by Yahweh, but it was the common opinion of the Hebrews that it was by the ministry of angels; see Act...
Hebrews 2:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For if the (c) word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; (c) The Law which appointed punishment for the offenders: and which...
Hebrews 2:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

For the first time the writer discloses the practical aim which gives force and meaning to his theological argument. Christian men ought to realise the grandeur of their calling, and to hold fast to...
Hebrews 2:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

word . Greek. logos. App-121. spoken . Greek. laleo . App-121. stedfast . Greek. bebaios. See Romans 4:16 . Compare Hebrews 2:3 . transgression . Greek. parabasis. See Romans 2:23 ....
Hebrews 2:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. Steadfast, or “firm,” or sure, etc.; that is, it was the word of authority, for God required it to be believed; and that it was authoritative, was made more evident by its sanctions;...
Hebrews 2:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; If the word spoken by angels - The law, (according to some), which was de...
Hebrews 2:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For, if the word spoken by angels— See Acts 7:53 . Galatians 3:19 If the law was given by angels to Moses, (though the Logos undoubtedly presided among them and over them, on that solemn o...
Hebrews 2:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; (Compare Hebrews 2:3 ) Argument a fortiori. Spoken by angels...
Hebrews 2:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Jesus Exalted in Humiliation 1-4. The former dispensation, even though mediated by comparatively inferior beings such as the angels, was yet so sacred that all neglect of it was severely punished....
Hebrews 2:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

II. (1-4) These verses must be closely joined with the first chapter. Before advancing to the next step in his argument, the writer pauses to enforce the duty which results from what has been alre...
Hebrews 2:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER II THE SON AND THE ANGELS Hebrews 1:4 - Hebrews 2:18 The most dangerous and persistent error against which the theologians of the New Testament had to contend was the doctrine of ema...
Hebrews 2:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

The Author of Our Salvation Hebrews 2:1-9 Drifting away , Hebrews 2:1-4 . The r.v. gives this solemn rendering. Unless we watch, the strong currents of the world will drift us away from God'...
Hebrews 2:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here we have the first of a series of warnings uttered in connection with the arguments. If the ministrations of angels had been of so steadfast a character, how much more the speech of the Son. The...
Hebrews 2:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. (2) For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgr...
Hebrews 2:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast ,.... This is a description of the law, from whence the apostle argues to a stricter regard to the Gospel, as from the lesser to the greater: this is c...
Hebrews 2:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; Ver. 2. For if the word, &c. ] Moses' law, Galatians 3:19 ....
Hebrews 2:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For if the word spoken by angels The law delivered by their ministry. It is nowhere affirmed that the law was given by angels, but that the people received it, εις διαταγας αγγελων, by the dispo...
Hebrews 2:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The first four verses of this chapter now press upon us the appropriate conclusions that must be drawn from so transcendent a revelation of the glory of God. "For this reason we should give heed more...
Hebrews 2:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Danger of Neglect. A. D. 62. 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the thi...
Hebrews 2:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; This and the following verse is a rational motive used by the Spirit to enforce the foregoing duty, and shows the danger of their persons by the neglect of it. For if the word spoken by ang...
Hebrews 2:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE HIGHER RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIGHER REVELATIONS CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES THE rhetorical character of the epistle is indicated in the hortatory passages that are so freely inserted. The e...
Hebrews 2:2 - Scofield Reference Notes

transgression/disobedience Sin ( See Scofield) - ( Romans 3:23 ).
Hebrews 2:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 2:1 . Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. We have heard them; do not let us forget them. Let them...
Hebrews 2:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 2:1 . We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard. The things relating to the glory of the person of Christ, and all his offices as mediator; these we ought to...
Hebrews 2:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Give the more earnest heed. --This exhortation reveals the purpose of the foregoing comparison between Christ and the angels. It is to establish Christ’s superior claim to be heard when He speaks...
Hebrews 2:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Hebrews 2:1-58 INTERPOSED EXHORTATION as explained above. Hebrews 2:1 On this account ( i.e. on account of what has been seen of the SON 'S superiority to the ang...
Hebrews 2:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Need of Cheerful Obedience to Christ. The excellence of the Gospel-message:
Hebrews 2:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 10:5-12 ; Acts 7:53 ; Deuteronomy 17:12 ; Deuteronomy 17:2 ; Deuteronomy 17:5 ; Deuteronomy 27:26 ; Deuteronomy 32:2 ; Deuteronomy 4:3 ; Deuteronomy 4:4 ; Exodus 32:27 ; Exod...
Hebrews 2:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In giving the law, God spoke by angels; but in proclaiming the gospel, by his Son. Steadfast — Firm and valid. Every transgression — Commission of sin. Every disobedience — Omission of duty.

Hebrews 2:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Hebrews 2:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Hebrews 2:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hebrews 2:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hebrews 2:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Hebrews 2:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 2:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Hebrews 2:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Hebrews 2:2 - Scofield Reference Notes

Hebrews 2:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Hebrews 2:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Hebrews 2:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Hebrews 2:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Hebrews 2:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Hebrews 2:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Hebrews 2:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes