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,

For {G1063} both {G5037} he that sanctifieth {G37} and {G2532} they who are sanctified {G37} are all {G3956} of {G1537} one {G1520}: for {G1223} which {G3739} cause {G156} he is {G1870} not {G3756} ashamed {G1870} to call {G2564} them {G846} brethren {G80},

For both Yeshua, who sets people apart for God, and the ones being set apart have a common origin β€” this is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers

For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

For both he that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

Commentary

Context

Hebrews chapter 2 emphasizes the crucial humanity of Jesus Christ, explaining why the Son of God, though superior to angels, needed to become flesh and blood. This verse follows the declaration that Jesus tasted death for every man (Hebrews 2:9) and brought many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10). Verse 11 provides the foundational reason for this: a profound unity and identification between Christ and those He saves.

Key Themes

  • Sanctification and Unity: The verse highlights two groups: "he that sanctifieth" (Jesus Christ) and "they who are sanctified" (believers). The process of sanctification, or being set apart as holy, creates an inseparable bond. The phrase "all of one" (Greek: ex henos pantes, "all from one") signifies a shared origin, nature, or spiritual kinship, emphasizing the profound unity Christ establishes with His people.
  • Jesus' Solidarity and Brotherhood: Perhaps the most striking truth is that Jesus "is not ashamed to call them brethren." This underscores Christ's incredible humility and deep identification with humanity. Despite His divine glory, He willingly embraces His redeemed as family, demonstrating a profound solidarity that bridges the gap between the divine and human. This willingness to identify with us speaks to His perfect empathy and understanding of our human condition, as He himself shared in flesh and blood.
  • Divine Humility and Love: For the Creator to call His creatures "brethren" is an act of immense grace and love. It reveals the depth of God's desire for relationship with humanity, moving beyond a master-servant dynamic to one of familial intimacy.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "sanctifieth" (hagiazōn) and "sanctified" (hagiazomenoi) both stem from the root hagios, meaning "holy." This emphasizes the transformative work of Christ, who not only sets believers apart for God's purposes but also progressively makes them holy. The phrase "all of one" (ex henos pantes) reinforces the idea of a common source or shared spiritual essence, affirming the unity established through Christ's redemptive work.

Practical Application

This verse offers immense comfort and assurance to believers. Knowing that Jesus is not ashamed to call us His brethren means we are fully accepted into God's family. It empowers us to approach God with confidence, knowing that our High Priest fully understands our struggles and stands in perfect solidarity with us. It should inspire us to live lives that honor this sacred relationship, reflecting the holiness to which we have been called and the love that embraces us as family.

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Cross-References

  • Hebrews 10:10

    By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

  • John 20:17

    Jesus 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.

  • Hebrews 10:14

    For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

  • Hebrews 13:12

    Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

  • John 17:19

    And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

  • Matthew 12:48

    But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

  • Matthew 12:50

    For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
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