Hebrews 2:10

2:10 For it was fitting for him, for whom and through whom all things exist, ¹  in bringing many sons to glory, to make the pioneer ²  of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Hebrews 2:17

2:17 Therefore he had ³  to be made like his brothers and sisters ⁴  in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement ⁵  for the sins of the people.

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¹ tn Grk “for whom are all things and through whom are all things.”

² sn The Greek word translated pioneer is used of a “prince” or leader, the representative head of a family. It also carries nuances of “trailblazer,” one who breaks through to new ground for those who follow him. It is used some thirty-five times in the Greek OT and four times in the NT, always of Christ (Acts 3:15; 5:31; Heb 2:10; 12:2).

³ tn Or “he was obligated.”

⁴ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.

⁵ tn Or “propitiation.”