Hebrews 2:2

The word spoken by angels [ο δ ι α γ γ ε λ λ ω ν λ α λ η θ ε ι ς λ ο γ ο ς]. The Mosaic legislation which was conveyed through the mediation of angels. Comp. Deuteronomy 33:2; Acts 7:38; Acts 7:53; Galatians 3:19, on which see note. The agency of angels indicates the limitations of the legal dispensation; its character as a dispensation of the flesh. Hence its importance in this discussion. The abolition of the old limitations is the emancipation of man from subordination to the angels. The O. T. is made to furnish proof that such subordination is inconsistent with man's ultimate destiny to sovereignty over all creation.

Was steadfast [ε γ ε ν ε τ ο β ε β α ι ο ς]. Rend. proved sure : realized itself in the event as securely founded in the divine holiness, and eternal in its principles and obligations. Comp. Matthew 5:18.

Transgression and disobedience [π α ρ α β α σ ι ς κ α ι π α ρ α κ ο η].

Parabasiv is a stepping over the line; the violation of a positive divine enactment. See on Romans 2:23. Parakoh only in Paul and Hebrews, is a disobedience which results from neglecting to hear; from letting things drift by. It is noticeable how often in O. T. obedience is described as hearing, and disobedience as refusing to hear. See Exodus 14:26; Exodus 19:5; Exodus 19:8; Exodus 23:22; Joshua 1:18; Isaiah 28:12; Isaiah 30:9; Jeremiah 11:10; Jeremiah 32:23; Jeremiah 35:16. Comp. Acts 7:57.

A just recompense of reward [ε ν δ ι κ ο ν μ ι σ θ α τ ο δ ο σ ι α ν]. Endikos just, only here and Romans 3:8. o LXX, quite frequent in Class., but mainly in poetry. The meaning is substantially the same as dikaiov as it appears in the familiar phrase dikaiov eijmiwith the infinitive : thus, dikaiov eijmi kolazein I am right to punish, that is, I have a right, etc., right or justice being regarded as working within a definite circle. Misqapodosia recompense only in Hebrews. Comp. Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews 11:26. o LXX, o Class., where the word is, misqodosia. From misqov wages and ajpodidonai to pay off or discharge. The reference is, primarily, to the punishments suffered by the Israelites in the wilderness. Comp. ch. Hebrews 3:16; Hebrews 10:28; 1 Corinthians 10:5; 1 Corinthians 10:6.