Hebrews 2:13

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

What does Hebrews 2:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.
Hebrews 2:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Hebrews 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And again, I will put my trust in him, etc..] These words are taken not from (<230817>Isaiah 8:17) where, in the Septuagint version, is a like phrase; for they are not the words of the Messiah there, but of the prophet; and besides, the apostle disjoins them from the following words, which stand there, by saying, “and again”; but they are cited from (<191802>Psalm 18:2) in which psalm are many things which have respect to the Messiah, and his times; the person spoken of is said to be made the head of the Heathen, to whom unknown people yield a voluntary submission, and the name of God is praised among the Gentiles, (<191843>Psalm 18:43,49). The Targum upon it makes mention of the Messiah in…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will put my trust in him--from the Septuagint, Isa 8:17, which immediately precedes the next quotation, "Behold, I and the children," &c. The only objection is the following words, "and again," usually introduce a new quotation, whereas these two are parts of one and the same passage. However, this objection is not valid, as the two clauses express distinct ideas; "I will put my trust in Him" expresses His filial confidence in God as His Father, to whom He flees from His sufferings, and is not disappointed; which His believing brethren imitate, trusting solely in the Father through Christ, and not in their own merits. "Christ exhibited this "trust," not for Himself, for He and the Father…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And again - That is, it is said in another place, or language is used of the Messiah in another place, indicating the confidence which he put in God, and showing that he partook of the feelings of the children of God, and regarded himself as one of them. I will put my trust in him - I will confide in God; implying: (1) A sense of dependence on God; and, (2) Confidence in him. It is with reference to the former idea that the apostle seems to use it here - as denoting a condition where there was felt to be need of divine aid. His object is to show that he took part with his people, and regarded them as brethren - and the purpose of this quotation seems to be to show that he was in such a…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“And again - As one that has communion with his brethren in sufferings, as well as in nature, he says, I will put my trust in him - To carry me through them all. And again - With a like acknowledgment of his near relation to them, as younger brethren, who were yet but in their childhood, he presents all believers to God, saying, Behold I and the children whom thou hast given me. Isa 8:17-18 Hebrews 2:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:13 This verse quotes Isa 8:17-18, which comes from a broader messianic context (cp. Isa 8:14 with Rom 9:33; 1 Pet 2:8). • I will put my trust in him here declares Jesus’ trust in the Father. • I and the children God has given me indicates a close relationship between Jesus and the children of God.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Sa2 22:3; Psa 16:1, Psa 18:2, Psa 36:7, Psa 36:8, Psa 91:2; Isa 12:2, Isa 50:7-9; Mat 27:43 Behold: Isa 8:18, Isa 53:10 which: Gen 33:5, Gen 48:9; Psa 127:3; Joh 10:29, Joh 17:6-12; Co1 4:15 Hebrews 2:14”
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