Hebrews 2:11
For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
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hagiazō · Greek Verb
To set apart for a sacred purpose or to make holy; in the New Testament, this refers to the process of being made righteous and holy before God through the work of Christ.
adelphos · Greek Noun
One who shares a common origin or spiritual family bond, frequently used in the New Testament to denote the relational unity between believers and Christ, as well as among believers themselves.
wesleyHebrews 2:11: "For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,"
2:11 For - They are nearly related to each other. He that sanctifieth - Christ, Heb 13:12. And all they that are sanctified - That are brought to God; that draw near or come to him, which are synonymous terms. Are all of one - Partakers of one nature, from one parent, Adam.
pooleHebrews 2:11: "For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,"
For both he that sanctifieth: for shows the reason of the Son’s incarnation, viz. the necessity of union in nature between the sanctifying Mediator and the sanctified sinner. The great gospel Minister was to bring many sons to glory by suffering, which he was not capable of, but by being united to one and the same nature with them to whom the penalty…
Hebrews 2:11 reads: "For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers," — see the full explanation above for context and original-language notes.
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"For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers," — see the full study above for original language, historical background, and cross-references.
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