Hebrews 2:14

Arabic Bible (Tunisian) (Tunisian Arabic Version) 2018

وْكِكَانُوا الوْلاَدْ مِتْشَارْكِينْ فِي اللْحَمْ وِالدَّمْ، تْشَارِكْ مْعَاهُمْ يَسُوعْ زَادَا فِي الطْبِيعَة هَاذِي بَاشْ يِقْضِي بْدَمُّو عَلِّي عَنْدُو سُلْطِةْ المُوتْ، الِّي هُوَ بْلِيسْ،

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Hebrews says that because we humans are made of flesh and blood, Jesus also came in human form so he could die and defeat the devil, who had power over death. The key message is about how Jesus' sacrifice was necessary to overcome Satan's control.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you played a game where your friend had super powers that made them unbeatable. But then one day, you got special gloves that gave you those same powers and you could finally beat them! That’s kind of like what this verse is saying about Jesus fighting the devil.

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or someone influenced by him around 60-95 AD. It was addressed to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution, and its purpose was to encourage them in their faith by emphasizing the superiority of Christ over the Old Testament figures.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can inspire us when we face fears or feel powerless against overwhelming challenges, reminding us that through Jesus' sacrifice, we have the power to overcome even our greatest adversaries like fear and despair.

Topics

• salvation
• death
• overcoming evil
• Jesus' humanity
• spiritual warfare
• redemption

Related Verses

• Genesis 3:15
• Romans 8:2
• Colossians 2:15
• John 10:10
• Revelation 20:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus have to take on human form?

Jesus took on human form so he could understand and share in our experiences, making it possible for him to die and defeat the devil's power over humanity.

What does 'destroy him that had the power of death' mean?

It means Jesus conquered Satan’s hold over humanity through death by rising from the dead, thus freeing us from fear of death and its control over our lives.

How is this verse relevant to Christians today?

This verse reminds believers today that they have the power to overcome evil and fear through their faith in Christ's victory over death.

What does Hebrews 2:14 teach about Jesus' mission?

It teaches that a key part of Jesus' mission was to defeat Satan by becoming human, dying on the cross, and rising again, thus breaking the power of death.