Hebrews 2:2 - Easy To Read Version2 The teaching (the law) that God spoke through angels was shown to be true. And every time the \{Jewish\} people did something against that teaching they were punished for what they did. They were punished when they did not obey that teaching. Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; Féach an chaibidilAmplified 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, Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)2 For if the word spoken through angels proved stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible2 If the message that was spoken by angels was reliable, and every offense and act of disobedience received an appropriate consequence, Féach an chaibidilCatholic 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, Féach an chaibidilDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version2 For if the word, spoken by angels, became steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward: Féach an chaibidil |
So what was the law {\cf2\super [39]} for? The law was given to show the wrong things people do. The law would continue until the special Descendant of Abraham came. This is the Descendant mentioned in the promise. \{The promise came directly from God.\} But the law was given through angels. The angels used \{Moses for\} a mediator {\cf2\super [40]} to give the law to people.