And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.

HEBREWS 2:13KJV
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Hebrews 2:13 (KJV)

What does Hebrews 2:13 mean?

Hebrews 2:13 shows someone expressing trust in God and identifying closely with the people God has given him. The verse highlights both a personal reliance on God and a sense of unity with others who belong to God.

In Hebrews 2:13, the writer is quoting Old Testament passages to show how Jesus, in his humanity, trusted God and stood together with those God gave him—meaning his followers. The context is about Jesus not being distant or ashamed of those he came to save, but instead sharing in their experience and dependence on God.

The Greek behind Hebrews 2:13

  • The word "trust" (πεποιθήσω, pepoithēsō) is about placing confidence or reliance in someone. Here, it underscores how Jesus, as a human, fully depended on God the Father.
  • The word "children" (παιδία, paidia) refers to young children or those under someone's care. This highlights the close, family-like relationship between Jesus and those given to him by God.
  • The phrase "given me" (δέδωκέν μοι, dedōken moi) points to a gift or assignment from God, emphasizing that Jesus receives his followers as a trust from God, not by his own claim.

Why Hebrews 2:13 matters

  • Hebrews 2:13 helps clear up the idea that Jesus was somehow separate from humanity; instead, it shows he fully shared in human trust and dependence on God.
  • The verse emphasizes Jesus’ solidarity with those he saves, showing that he stands with them as family, not as a distant figure.
  • This verse connects to the wider passage by supporting the argument that Jesus is both truly human and truly able to represent people before God.

Where else these words appear

“children” Greek G3813 · used in 48 verses

  • Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
  • Mark 5:39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.
  • Luke 2:27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

“trust” Greek G3982 · used in 55 verses

  • Matthew 27:20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
  • Acts 21:14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
  • Galatians 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?

“again” Greek G3825 · used in 138 verses

  • Matthew 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
  • John 4:13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
  • Acts 10:16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.