Hebrews 2:7 cpdv — You have reduced him to a little less than the Angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and you have set him…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You have reduced him to a little less than the Angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and you have set him over the works of your hands. "

— Hebrews 2:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 2 — Context

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with God testifying to it by signs and wonders, and by various miracles, and by the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, in accord with his own will.

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For God did not subject the future world, about which we are speaking, to the Angels.

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But someone, in a certain place, has testified, saying: “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the Son of man, that you visit him?

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You have reduced him to a little less than the Angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and you have set him over the works of your hands.

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You have subjected all things under his feet.” For in as much as he has subjected all things to him, he has left nothing not subject to him. But in the present time, we do not yet perceive that all things have been made subject to him.

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Yet we understand that Jesus, who was reduced to a little less than the Angels, was crowned with glory and honor because of his Passion and death, in order that, by the grace of God, he might taste death for all.

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For it was fitting for him, because of whom and through whom all things exist, who had led many children into glory, to complete the authorship of their salvation through his Passion.

Hebrews 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 2:7 say?
Hebrews 2:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You have reduced him to a little less than the Angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and you have set him over the works of your hands. ”
Where is Hebrews 2:7 in the Bible?
Hebrews 2:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 2, verse 7.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 2:7.
What translation should I read Hebrews 2:7 in?
Hebrews 2:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 2:7?
Hebrews 2:7 reads (CPDV): “You have reduced him to a little less than the Angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and you have set him over the works of your hands. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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