Ibrani 2:2

2:2 For if the message spoken through angels ¹  proved to be so firm that every violation ²  or disobedience received its just penalty,

Ibrani 5:11

The Need to Move on to Maturity

5:11 On this topic we have much to say ³  and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish ⁴  in hearing.

Ibrani 12:19

12:19 and the blast of a trumpet and a voice uttering words ⁵  such that those who heard begged to hear no more. ⁶ 

Ibrani 13:22

13:22 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, ⁷  bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

[2:2]  ¹ sn The message spoken through angels refers to the OT law, which according to Jewish tradition was mediated to Moses through angels (cf. Deut 33:2; Ps 68:17-18; Acts 7:38, 53; Gal 3:19; and Jub. 1:27, 29; Josephus, Ant. 15.5.3 [15.136]).

[2:2]  ² tn Grk “through angels became valid and every violation.”

[5:11]  ³ tn Grk “concerning which the message for us is great.”

[5:11]  ⁴ tn Or “dull.”

[12:19]  ⁵ tn Grk “a voice of words.”

[12:19]  ⁶ tn Grk “a voice…from which those who heard begged that a word not be added to them.”

[13:22]  ⁷ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.