Hebrews 2:17 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Hebrews 2:17 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Hebrews 2:17 in 6 Bible Translations
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Hebrews 2:17 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.”
Hebrews 2:17 — World English Bible
Hebrews 2:17 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. ”
Hebrews 2:17 — American Standard Version
Hebrews 2:17 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“wherefore it did behove him in all things to be made like to the brethren, that he might become a kind and stedfast chief-priest in the things with God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people,”
Hebrews 2:17 — Young's Literal Translation
Hebrews 2:17 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Wherefore it behoved him in all things to be made like to [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating toGod, to make propitiation for the sins of the people; ”
Hebrews 2:17 — Darby Translation
Hebrews 2:17 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Wherefore in all things it behoued him to be made like vnto his brethren, that hee might be mercifull, and a faithfull hie Priest in things concerning God, that he might make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people.”
Hebrews 2:17 — Geneva Bible
Hebrews 2:17 in Context — Hebrews 2
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
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.
What Does Hebrews 2:17 Mean?
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