Hebrews 2:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)2 For if the message spoken through angels proved to be binding [Note: This is a reference to the Law of Moses. See Acts 7:53; Gal. 3:19], and every violation [of it] and disobedience [to it] received a just penalty, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 For if the message given through angels [the Law spoken by them to Moses] was authentic and proved sure, and every violation and disobedience received an appropriate (just and adequate) penalty, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)2 For if the word spoken through angels proved stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible2 If the message that was spoken by angels was reliable, and every offense and act of disobedience received an appropriate consequence, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version2 For if a word that was spoken through the Angels has been made firm, and every transgression and disobedience has received the recompense of a just retribution, Ver Capítulo |
What then is [the benefit of] the Law of Moses? It was introduced [as part of God’s revelation] in order to define what sin was, until the seed [i.e., Jesus] would come, to whom the promise [of never ending life] was made. The Law of Moses was ordained through [the medium of] angels and [delivered] through the hand of an intermediary [i.e., Moses].
Pay careful attention so that you do not refuse [to hear] God when He speaks to you. [See verse 9]. For if those people [i.e., the Israelites] did not escape [judgment] when they refused [to hear] Him who warned them on earth [i.e., God speaking through Moses at Mount Sinai], how much less [likely] will we escape [judgment] if we reject Him who warns from heaven [i.e., Christ]?
And we have the message of the prophets [confirmed to us] as more certain [than ever]. So, you will do well to pay careful attention to it, as [you would] to a lamp in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts [Note: This probably refers to the beginning of the Gospel age, when people would become enlightened to its message].