Hebrews 2:2

“For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Hebrews 2:2

For if the word spoken by Angels was stedfast, and euery transgression and disobedience receiued a iust recompense of reward:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For if the word spoken through angels proved stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Because if the word which came through the angels was fixed, and in the past every evil act against God's orders was given its full punishment;
- Basic English Bible

For if the word which was spoken by angels was firm, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution,
- Darby Bible

For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;
- Webster's Bible

For if the message delivered through angels proved to be true, and every transgression and act of disobedience met with just retribution,
- Weymouth Bible

For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense;
- World English Bible

For if the ilke word that was seid bi aungels, was maad sad, and ech brekyng of the lawe and vnobedience took iust retribucioun of meede,
- Wycliffe Bible

for if the word being spoken through messengers did become stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience did receive a just recompense,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Hebrews 2:2

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 2:2


2:2 In giving the law, God spoke by angels; but in proclaiming the gospel, by his Son. Steadfast - Firm and valid. Every transgression - Commission of sin. Every disobedience - Omission of duty.



People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 2:2


Heb 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels. The Jewish law. See notes on Ac 7:53 Ga 3:19. The law was given through the medium of angels, as was confessed by the Jews. See Josephus ("Antiq". 15:5, sec. 3). Was steadfast. Confirmed by a penalty upon transgressors. And every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward. Nothing is plainer in all Jewish history than that obedience to the law was rewarded and disobedience punished.

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