Hebrews 2:11
For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Original Language Analysis
ὅ
G3588
ὅ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
3 of 18
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ἁγιαζόμενοι
he that sanctifieth
G37
ἁγιαζόμενοι
he that sanctifieth
Strong's:
G37
Word #:
4 of 18
to make holy, i.e., (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἁγιαζόμενοι
he that sanctifieth
G37
ἁγιαζόμενοι
he that sanctifieth
Strong's:
G37
Word #:
7 of 18
to make holy, i.e., (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate
ἐξ
of
G1537
ἐξ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
8 of 18
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
δι'
for
G1223
δι'
for
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
11 of 18
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
ἣν
which
G3739
ἣν
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
12 of 18
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
αἰτίαν
cause
G156
αἰτίαν
cause
Strong's:
G156
Word #:
13 of 18
a cause (as if asked for), i.e., (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
ἀδελφοὺς
brethren
G80
ἀδελφοὺς
brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
16 of 18
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
Cross References
Hebrews 10:10By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.Hebrews 13:12Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.Hebrews 10:14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.John 20:17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.John 17:19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.Romans 8:29For 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 brethren.John 17:21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.Hebrews 2:14Forasmuch 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;Acts 17:26And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Historical Context
The family metaphor would resonate in the honor-shame culture of the ancient world. For Christ to claim kinship with sinners demonstrates radical grace and breaks down barriers between holy God and unholy humanity.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to you that Jesus is not ashamed to call you His brother or sister?
- How should Christ's identification with us shape how we identify with other believers?
Analysis & Commentary
'He that sanctifieth' (Christ) and 'they who are sanctified' (believers) share one origin ('all of one'). This could refer to common humanity, common Father, or both. The point is Christ's solidarity with His people, making Him unashamed to call them brothers. This familial language emphasizes covenant intimacy and Christ's identification with sinful humanity.