The Son Became Human

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Therefore, since the children share a common physical nature as human beings, he became like them and shared that same human nature; so that by his death he might render ineffective the one who had power over death (that is, the Adversary)

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and thus set free those who had been in bondage all their lives because of their fear of death.

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Indeed, it is obvious that he does not take hold of angels to help them; on the contrary, “He takes hold of the seed of Avraham.”

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This is why he had to become like his brothers in every respect — so that he might become a merciful and faithful cohen gadol in the service of God, making a kapparah for the sins of the people.

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For since he himself suffered death when he was put to the test, he is able to help those who are being tested now.

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