Hebrews 2:13
And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πάλιν
again
G3825
πάλιν
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
2 of 19
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
πεποιθὼς
put my trust
G3982
πεποιθὼς
put my trust
Strong's:
G3982
Word #:
5 of 19
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence
ἐπ'
in
G1909
ἐπ'
in
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
6 of 19
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 19
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πάλιν
again
G3825
πάλιν
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
9 of 19
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παιδία
the children
G3813
παιδία
the children
Strong's:
G3813
Word #:
14 of 19
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
ἅ
which
G3739
ἅ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
15 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἔδωκεν
hath given
G1325
ἔδωκεν
hath given
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
17 of 19
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
Cross References
Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Psalms 91:2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.1 Corinthians 4:15For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.John 10:29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.Genesis 48:9And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.Psalms 18:2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.Genesis 33:5And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.2 Samuel 22:3The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
Historical Context
Isaiah 8:17-18 originally referred to Isaiah and his children as signs to Israel. The apostolic application to Christ and believers demonstrates the typological reading of the OT that saw Israel's history fulfilled in Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's example of trusting the Father encourage you in your faith journey?
- What does it mean that you are a gift from the Father to the Son?
Analysis & Commentary
Two Isaiah quotations emphasize Christ's identification with humanity. 'I will put my trust in him' shows Christ's genuine humanity - He lived by faith in the Father, providing the pattern for believers. 'Behold I and the children God has given me' presents Christ as the faithful representative of His people. Reformed covenant theology sees Christ as the covenant head of the elect, standing in solidarity with them.