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Hebrews 2:17

Context
2:17 Therefore he had 1  to be made like his brothers and sisters 2  in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement 3  for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 12:15

Context
12:15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up 4  and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.

1 tn Or “he was obligated.”

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

3 tn Or “propitiation.”

4 tn Grk “that there not be any root of bitterness,” but referring figuratively to a person who causes trouble (as in Deut 29:17 [LXX] from which this is quoted).

sn An allusion to Deut 29:18.



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