Hebrews 2:2
2:2 For if the message spoken through angels 1 proved to be so firm that every violation 2 or disobedience received its just penalty,
Hebrews 6:7
6:7 For the ground that has soaked up the rain that frequently falls on 3 it and yields useful vegetation for those who tend it receives a blessing from God.
Hebrews 6:19
6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, which reaches inside behind the curtain, 4
Hebrews 7:19
7:19 for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
Hebrews 9:2
9:2 For a tent was prepared, the outer one, 5 which contained 6 the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this 7 is called the holy place.
1 sn The message spoken through angels refers to the OT law, which according to Jewish tradition was mediated to Moses through angels (cf. Deut 33:2; Ps 68:17-18; Acts 7:38, 53; Gal 3:19; and Jub. 1:27, 29; Josephus, Ant. 15.5.3 [15.136]).
2 tn Grk “through angels became valid and every violation.”
3 tn Grk “comes upon.”
4 sn The curtain refers to the veil or drape in the temple that separated the holy place from the holy of holies.
5 tn Grk “the first,” in order of approach in the ritual.
6 tn Grk “in which [were].”
7 tn Grk “which,” describing the outer tent.