Heb 2:15 | RWP | e4.org | And might deliver ( κα απαλλαξη ). Further purpose with the first aorist active subjunctive of αππαλλασσω , old verb to change from, to set free from, in N.T. only here, ; . Through fear of death ( φοβω θανατου ). Instrumental case of φοβος . The ancients had great fear of death though the philosophers like Seneca argued against it. There is today a flippant attitude towards death with denial of the future life and rejection of God. But the author of Hebrews saw judgement after death ( .). Hence our need of Christ to break the power of sin and Satan in death. All their lifetime ( δια παντος του ζηιν ). Present active infinitive with πας and the article in the genitive case with δια , "through all the living." Subject to bondage ( ενοχο δουλειας ). Old adjective from ενεχω , "held in," "bound to," with genitive, bond-slaves of fear, a graphic picture. Jesus has the keys of life and death and said: "I am the life." Thank God for that.

‏ Hebrews 2:15

And might deliver ( κα απαλλαξη ). Further purpose with the first aorist active subjunctive of αππαλλασσω, old verb to change from, to set free from, in N.T. only here, Lu 12:58; Ac 19:12.

Through fear of death ( φοβω θανατου ). Instrumental case of φοβος. The ancients had great fear of death though the philosophers like Seneca argued against it. There is today a flippant attitude towards death with denial of the future life and rejection of God. But the author of Hebrews saw judgement after death (9:27f.). Hence our need of Christ to break the power of sin and Satan in death.

All their lifetime ( δια παντος του ζηιν ). Present active infinitive with πας and the article in the genitive case with δια, "through all the living."

Subject to bondage ( ενοχο δουλειας ). Old adjective from ενεχω, "held in," "bound to," with genitive, bond-slaves of fear, a graphic picture. Jesus has the keys of life and death and said: "I am the life." Thank God for that.