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and because he suffered death for us, he is now “crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone. <a href="/esv/hebrews/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/blb/hebrews/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, because of the suffering of death, having been crowned with glory and with honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/2.htm">King James Bible</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of His suffering death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels—Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/amp/hebrews/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while [by taking on the limitations of humanity], crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering of death, so that by the grace of God [extended to sinners] He might experience death for [the sins of] everyone. <a href="/csb/hebrews/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But we do see Jesus—made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone—crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But we do see Jesus—made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God&#8217s grace He might taste death for everyone—crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering in death. <a href="/asv/hebrews/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, even Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for every man. <a href="/cev/hebrews/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels. Because of God's gift of undeserved grace, Jesus died for everyone. And now that Jesus has suffered and died, he is crowned with glory and honor! <a href="/erv/hebrews/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, even Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour, that by the grace of God he should taste death for every man. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus was made a little lower than the angels, but we see him crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death. Through God's kindness he died on behalf of everyone. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> But we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, so that through God's grace he should die for everyone. We see him now crowned with glory and honor because of the death he suffered. <a href="/isv/hebrews/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> But we do see someone who was made a little lower than the angels. He is Jesus, who is crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might experience death for everyone. <a href="/msb/hebrews/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/net/hebrews/2.htm">NET Bible</a> but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God's grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. <a href="/wey/hebrews/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Jesus--who was made a little inferior to the angels in order that through God's grace He might taste death for every human being--we already see wearing a crown of glory and honour because of His having suffered death. <a href="/web/hebrews/2.htm">World English Bible</a> But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and we see Him who was made [a] little less than messengers—Jesus—because of the suffering of death, having been crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God He might taste of death for everyone. <a href="/blb/hebrews/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, because of the suffering of death, having been crowned with glory and with honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and him who was made some little less than messengers we see -- Jesus -- because of the suffering of the death, with glory and honour having been crowned, that by the grace of God for every one he might taste of death. <a href="/slt/hebrews/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But we see Jesus, made some little while less than angels by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; so that by the grace of God he should taste of death for all.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour: that, through the grace of God, he might taste death for all. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet we understand that Jesus, who was reduced to a little less than the Angels, was crowned with glory and honor because of his Passion and death, in order that, by the grace of God, he might taste death for all. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/2.htm">New American Bible</a> but we do see Jesus “crowned with glory and honor” because he suffered death, he who “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels,” that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> We see that he is Jesus who humbled himself to be a little lower than the angels, through his suffering and his death, but now he is crowned with glory and honor; for he tasted death for the sake of every one but God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But we see that he is Yeshua, who became a little lower than the Angels for the suffering of his death, and glory and honor are placed upon his head, for God himself, by his grace, tasted death in the place of every person. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man?we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus, who was for a while inferior to the angels by his sufferings and death, we see was crown'd with glory and honour; when by the divine goodness, he had pass'd thro' death for every man. <a href="/wey/hebrews/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Jesus--who was made a little inferior to the angels in order that through God's grace He might taste death for every human being--we already see wearing a crown of glory and honour because of His having suffered death. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/2-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=217" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/2.htm">Jesus Like His Brothers</a> …8and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. 9<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepomen (V-PIA-1P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">we see</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1024.htm" title="1024: brachy (Adv) -- Short, little, few. Of uncertain affinity; short."></a> <a href="/greek/1642.htm" title="1642: ēlattōmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- To make less (inferior). From elasson; to lessen.">was made a little lower</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">than</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelous (N-AMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">the angels,</a> <a href="/greek/4737.htm" title="4737: estephanōmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- To crown, adorn, decorate. From stephanos; to adorn with an honorary wreath.">now crowned</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxē (N-DFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">with glory</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timē (N-DFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3804.htm" title="3804: pathēma (N-ANS) -- From a presumed derivative of pathos; something undergone, i.e. Hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence.">He suffered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death,</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">so that</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: chariti (N-DFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">by the grace</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1089.htm" title="1089: geusētai (V-ASM-3S) -- (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience.">He might taste</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantos (Adj-GMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone.</a> 10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-9</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. / Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a> For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a> just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8</a> But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">1 Corinthians 15:21-22</a> For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/1_john/4-10.htm">1 John 4:10</a> And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. <a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4-6</a> what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor. / You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26</a> Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a> Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. <a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Romans 8:3</a> For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13</a> Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a> And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.Jesus.<a href="/hebrews/8-3.htm">Hebrews 8:3</a> For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.<a href="/hebrews/10-5.htm">Hebrews 10:5</a> Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.for the.<a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Psalm 21:3-5</a> For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head… <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a> Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.<a href="/revelation/19-12.htm">Revelation 19:12</a> His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.by.<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.<a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8,18</a> But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us… <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a> He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?taste.<a href="/matthew/6-28.htm">Matthew 6:28</a> And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:<a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Mark 9:1</a> And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.<a href="/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27</a> But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.for every.<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.<a href="/john/12-32.htm">John 12:32</a> And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15</a> And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Crowned</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/philemon/1-25.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">Human</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Inferior</a> <a href="/philemon/1-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Little</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/colossians/2-21.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Wearing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/2-16.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Crowned</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-3.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Human</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-7.htm">Inferior</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Little</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-18.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-5.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/james/2-2.htm">Wearing</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 2</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">We ought to be obedient to Christ Jesus;</a> 5. <a href="/hebrews/2-5.htm">and that because he condescended to take our nature upon himself;</a> 14. <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">as it was necessary.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But we see Jesus This phrase emphasizes the focus on Jesus Christ as the central figure of the Christian faith. In the context of Hebrews, the author is contrasting Jesus with angels, highlighting His superiority and unique role in salvation. The use of "see" suggests a spiritual perception and understanding of Jesus' significance, as opposed to a mere physical sight.who was made a little lower than the angels This refers to the incarnation of Christ, where He took on human form and temporarily assumed a position lower than the angels. This is a reference to <a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Psalm 8:5</a>, which speaks of humanity's place in creation. Jesus, fully divine, humbled Himself to become fully human, sharing in our limitations and experiences.now crowned with glory and honor Following His resurrection and ascension, Jesus is exalted and seated at the right hand of God, as described in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>. This crowning signifies His victory over sin and death and His rightful place as King and Lord. The imagery of a crown denotes authority and majesty.because He suffered death The suffering and death of Jesus are central to His mission and the salvation He offers. His death was sacrificial, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant. This act of suffering was necessary for the atonement of sin.so that by the grace of God This phrase highlights the unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity. It is by God's grace that salvation is made possible through Jesus' sacrificial death. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> further explains that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human effort.He might taste death for everyone "Tasting death" implies experiencing death fully and completely. Jesus' death was substitutionary, meaning He died in place of sinners, bearing the penalty of sin on behalf of all humanity. This universal aspect of His sacrifice is echoed in 1 <a href="/john/2-2.htm">John 2:2</a>, which states that He is the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in Christianity, the Son of God, who took on human form and suffered death for humanity's salvation. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Spiritual beings created by God, often serving as messengers or agents of His will. Jesus was made "a little lower than the angels" during His earthly life. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crowning_with_glory_and_honor.htm">Crowning with Glory and Honor</a> Refers to Jesus' exaltation after His resurrection and ascension, signifying His victory over sin and death. 4. <a href="/topical/s/suffering_and_death.htm">Suffering and Death</a> Jesus' crucifixion, a pivotal event in Christian theology, where He bore the sins of humanity. 5. <a href="/topical/g/grace_of_god.htm">Grace of God</a> The unmerited favor and love of God towards humanity, demonstrated through Jesus' sacrificial death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus willingly became lower than the angels, taking on human form to fulfill God's redemptive plan. This calls us to emulate His humility in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_suffering.htm">The Purpose of Suffering</a> Jesus' suffering was not in vain; it was the means by which salvation was made available to all. Our sufferings can also have purpose when aligned with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_grace_of_god.htm">The Grace of God</a> Salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by works. We are called to live in gratitude and extend grace to others. <a href="/topical/v/victory_over_death.htm">Victory Over Death</a> Jesus' resurrection assures us of victory over death. This hope should embolden us to live fearlessly for Christ. <a href="/topical/u/universal_atonement.htm">Universal Atonement</a> Jesus tasted death for everyone, emphasizing the inclusivity of the Gospel. We are called to share this message with all people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 2</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jesus_both_divine_and_beneath_angels.htm">Hebrews 2:9 says Jesus was made “lower than the angels” yet fully divine—how can Jesus be both eternally divine and temporarily beneath angels? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_say_some_won't_die_before_he_returns.htm">Why did Jesus say that some of His followers "will not taste death" before He returns (Matthew 16:28)?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_taste_death'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "some will not taste death"?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_'become'_savior_in_heb_5_9.htm">In Hebrews 5:9, how does Jesus “become” the source of eternal salvation if he was supposedly always the sinless savior? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) But we see Jesus . . .--Rather, But we see Him who has been made a little lower than angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour. There is One in whom the divine purpose is fulfilled in all its parts. He was made a little (the rendering of the margin, "a little while," is much less probable) lower than angels, and He is crowned with glory. In one point we note an apparent departure from the sense of the Psalm, since words ("a little lower") which there denote dignity here denote humiliation. This difference is not essential; in each case it is the position of man that is signified, and our Lord's assumption of human nature must in any case be spoken of as a descent to a lower sphere. There is peculiar fitness in the use of the human name, Jesus, for Him in whom the Psalmist's words concerning man are literally fulfilled. It is noteworthy that we do not read, "We see all things put in subjection unto Jesus"--this would conflict with the truth stated in <a href="/hebrews/10-13.htm" title="From now on expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.">Hebrews 10:13</a> : other words of the Psalm are substituted, which do not imply that the complete actual subjection is already accomplished. This exaltation of One is not a substitute for, but involves (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm" title="And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.">Romans 8:17</a>; <a href="/romans/8-29.htm" title="For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.">Romans 8:29</a>, et al.), and renders possible, the exaltation of the many. This is clear from the "not yet" of <a href="/hebrews/2-8.htm" title="You have put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.">Hebrews 2:8</a>; and the same truth is brought out in a different form at the close of this verse. In the midst of this application of the words of Scripture to Jesus, the writer introduces his first reference to His death. The offence of the cross (<a href="/galatians/5-11.htm" title="And I, brothers, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offense of the cross ceased.">Galatians 5:11</a>) was an ever-active force among Jews; this is present to the writer's mind throughout the Epistle. The words thus suddenly brought in here, reminding us that the exaltation of Christ was a reward for His obedience unto death (another echo of St. Paul--<a href="/context/philippians/2-9.htm" title="Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:">Philippians 2:9-10</a>; see also <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm" title="Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.">Hebrews 12:2</a>), prepare for the more detailed teaching of the following verses--<a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm" title="For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.">Hebrews 2:10</a>; <a href="/context/hebrews/2-14.htm" title="For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;">Hebrews 2:14-15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm" title="Why in all things it behooved him to be made like to his brothers, 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</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The phrase βραχύ τι, where it occurs in this verse with reference to Christ's temporary humiliation, is by many taken to mean "for a little while," on the ground that this meaning suits best the application to Christ, though its most obvious meaning in the psalm (quoted in ver. 7) is, as in the A.V., "a little." The Greek in itself will bear either meaning; and if "a little" be, as it seems to be, the original meaning in the psalm, there is no necessity for supposing a departure from it. All that the writer need be supposed to intimate is that Christ, through his incarnation, took man's position as represented in the psalm. For the suffering of death. So the A.V. renders, connecting the words by punctuation with the clause preceding; the idea being supposed to be that Christ was "made a little lower than the angels" with a view to the "suffering of death;" i.e. because of the "suffering of death" which he had to undergo. But the proper force of διὰ with the accusative is better preserved, and a better meaning given to the passage, by connecting διὰ τὸ πάθημα τοῦ θανάτου with the clause that follows, and translating, But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor. His crowning was the consequence of his suffering; because of his suffering he was crowned; he won, as man, and in virtue of his human obedience unto death, his position of "glory and honor." Exactly the same idea is found in <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a>, etc., where the purpose and result of Christ's suffering, here anticipated, are more explicitly set forth (cf. also <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>). This view, too, suits the drift of the passage before us, which is that human nature has been exalted in the Person of Christ. That he, by the grace of God, should taste death for every man. Two questions arise here: (1) As to the meaning of the expression, "that he should taste death," etc.; (2) as to the true reading, as well as the meaning, of the phrase translated "by the grace of God." As to (1), the clause is introduced by ὅπως, followed by the subjunctive, ὅπως γεύσηται: and the construction of the sentence evidently connects it, not with ἠλαττωμένον, but with ἐστεφανωμένον It is, "Because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, in order that for [i.e. in behalf of] all he may taste of death." Now, the fact that the actual death was previous to the crowning suggests reference, not so much to it as to its permanent efficacy: and, further, the emphatic words are ὑπὲρ παντὸς, as shown by their position in the sentence; and thus the idea seems to be, "In order that for all his tasting of death may be availing." And he may even be regarded as still tasting of death after his crowning, in the sense of knowing its taste through his human experience, and so perfectly sympathizing with mortal man (cf. <a href="/hebrews/5.htm">Hebrews 5</a>:15, and below in this chapter, vers. 14, 15). It is a further question whether παντὸς should be here taken as masculine, as in the A.V., or, like the preceding πάντα, as neuter, in the sense of "all creation." The latter rendering seems in itself more natural, though" all mankind" must be conceived as the main idea in the writer's view. At the same time, it is to be remembered how the redemption is elsewhere spoken of as availing for creation generally, for the restitution of universal harmony (cf. <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19</a>, etc.; <a href="/ephesians/1-10.htm">Ephesians 1:10, 20</a>, etc.). A further reason for understanding παντὸς in the wider sense will appear in our examination of the phrase next to be considered. . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/2-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we see βλέπομεν (blepomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. who τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was made a little lower ἠλαττωμένον (ēlattōmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1642.htm">Strong's 1642: </a> To make less (inferior). From elasson; to lessen. than παρ’ (par’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. [the] angels, ἀγγέλους (angelous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. now crowned ἐστεφανωμένον (estephanōmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4737.htm">Strong's 4737: </a> To crown, adorn, decorate. From stephanos; to adorn with an honorary wreath. with glory δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. honor τιμῇ (timē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. because διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. He suffered πάθημα (pathēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3804.htm">Strong's 3804: </a> From a presumed derivative of pathos; something undergone, i.e. Hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence. death, θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. so that ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). by [the] grace χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. He might taste γεύσηται (geusētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1089.htm">Strong's 1089: </a> (a) I taste, (b) I experience. A primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience. death θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. everyone. παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. 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