Hebrews 2:5

“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.”

"For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak." - Hebrews 2:5
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What does Hebrews 2:5 mean?

Hebrews 2:5 from the King James Version (KJV) states: "For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak." This verse is from the book of Hebrews, which is an epistle or letter written by an unknown author to the early Christian community. The…

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Authority and Assurance: Understanding Our Place in God’s Creation

The verse from Hebrews 2:5 states, "For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak." This profound declaration encourages us to contemplate the nature of divine authority and our unique position in God’s grand design. As we delve into this…

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A Prayer for Understanding Our Position in Christ

Heavenly Father, We come to You today with hearts full of praise and gratitude, recognizing the majesty of Your ways and the profound truths found in Your Word. As we gather in Your presence, we reflect on the depth of Hebrews 2:5, which states, "For unto the angels hath he not…

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Hebrews 2:5 - "For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak."
Hebrews 2:5-9 - "For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: Thou hast 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. 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."
"For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: Thou hast 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. 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." - Hebrews 2:5-9
Hebrews 5:2 - "Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity."
Hebrews 8:5
John 5:2 - "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches."
Hebrews 8:1-5
Hebrews 10:5-10
Hebrews 10:5-10
Hebrews 4:5 - "And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest."
Hebrews 5:10 - "Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 6:5 - "And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,"
"Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity." - Hebrews 5:2
Philippians 3:5 - "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;"
Hebrews 5:13 - "For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe."
Hebrews 5:4 - "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron."
Hebrews 5:3 - "And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins."
Hebrews 9:5 - "And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly."
Hebrews 5:5 - "So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee."
Hebrews 5:8 - "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;"
Hebrews 5:6 - "As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."
Hebrews 5:11 - "Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing."
Hebrews 11:2 - "For by it the elders obtained a good report."
Hebrews 5:9 - "And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;"
Hebrews 2:2 - "For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;"
Hebrews 3:5 - "And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;"
"And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest." - Hebrews 4:5
Hebrews 10:5 - "Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:"
"Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches." - John 5:2