Sanctified Ones Hebrews 2:11

According to the writer of Hebrews, Jesus, God's Son, was fit and eminent “for whom are all things” and “by whom are all things” because he was to bring “many sons unto glory” and be made “captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings”. In chapter two and verse eleven of Hebrews the writer continues to share about Jesus and those He has come to save as he refers to “sanctified ones” where we read:

For both he that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one:

for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

The verse begins, “ For both he that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one:” The writer began with the words, “For both” which refers to “because, even, indeed, no doubt, seeing then, therefore, not only and but also” “he that sanctifies” or “the one who renders hallow, holy, purified and cleansed”, “and they who are sanctified” which refers to “the ones who are hallow, holy, purified and cleansed” “are all of one” which means “are each, every, any, the whole and every one of same likeness”. Both the one who “sanctifies” and the “sanctified” or “consecrated” are as “one”.

The verse goes on to say, “ for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren” The writer continued, “for which cause” or “because, even, indeed, no doubt, seeing then and therefore this particular reason and accusation” “he is not ashamed” which means “Jesus does not feel shame” “to call” or “utter, name or salute” “them brethren” which means “fellow believers who are united to another by the bond of affection”. Because Jesus and His “consecrated” people are as “one”, He is not “ashamed” to call them “united believers” through this “bond” of love.

When we meditate upon these words in Hebrews, we understand the love and connection the Lord Jesus desires to have with people. He is not only the “sanctified” or set apart for a specific purpose, one, but He has “set apart” or “consecrated” people for Himself. He wants to be one with us and considered His “brethren”. Oh that people would understand the marvelous union that God Almighty desires to have with them through a relationship with His “only begotten Son” Jesus.

Next time we see the writer share how God “will declare your name unto my brethren”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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