Hebrews 2:8
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
Original Language Analysis
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 25
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
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
8 of 25
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 25
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
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οὐδὲν
nothing
G3762
οὐδὲν
nothing
Strong's:
G3762
Word #:
14 of 25
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
16 of 25
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
ἀνυπότακτον
that is not put under
G506
ἀνυπότακτον
that is not put under
Strong's:
G506
Word #:
17 of 25
unsubdued, i.e., insubordinate (in fact or temper)
νῦν
now
G3568
νῦν
now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
18 of 25
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
ὁρῶμεν
we see
G3708
ὁρῶμεν
we see
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
21 of 25
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
22 of 25
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
Cross References
John 13:3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;Psalms 8:6Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:1 Corinthians 15:27For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.Daniel 7:14And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.1 Peter 3:22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.Revelation 1:18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.Hebrews 1:13But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?Revelation 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,Hebrews 2:5For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.Psalms 2:6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Historical Context
The delay between Christ's enthronement and visible universal submission would have troubled early Christians expecting immediate consummation. The author addresses this by affirming both present reality and future hope.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you maintain hope when Christ's reign is not yet visibly complete in your circumstances?
- What areas of your life need to be more fully subjected to Christ's lordship?
Analysis & Commentary
The comprehensive scope of 'subjected all things' (Greek 'panta hypetaksas') allows no exceptions - all creation is under Christ's authority. The phrase 'we do not yet see all things subjected' acknowledges the 'already/not yet' tension of Reformed eschatology. Christ reigns now, but full manifestation of His reign awaits the parousia. This prevents both triumphalism and defeatism.