verily. certainly. Greek. depou. Only here.
took, &c. = taketh not (App-105) hold of angels.
took. Greek. epilambanomai. First occurance: Matthew 14:31. Compare Acts 9:27.
Related Commentaries of Hebrews 2:16
Hebrews 2:16
16 For verily he took notd on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.