Language-specific Insights

what are human beings that you are mindful of them . . .

For the phrase “what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals[a] that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet.” see Hebrews 2:6, Hebrews 2:7, and Hebrews 2:8.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “What is man that you are mindful of him or son of man that you attend to him? You diminished him a little in comparison with angels; with glory and honor you crowned him. And you set him over the works of your hands; you subjected all under his feet.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth . . .

For the phrase “Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you endure; they will all wear out like a garment.You change them like clothing, and they pass away; but you are the same, and your years have no end.” see Hebrews 1:10, Hebrews 1:11, and Hebrews 1:12.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “At the beginning it was you, O Lord, who founded the earth, and the heavens are works of your hands. They will perish, but you will endure, and they will all become old like a garment. Like clothing you will change them, and they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will not fail.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

Your throne O God endures forever and ever . . .

For the phrases “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity; you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions,” see Hebrews 1:8 and Hebrews 1:9.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. A rod of equity is the rod of your rule; you loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. Therefore God, your God, anointed you with oil of rejoicing beyond your partners.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

Keep straight the path of your feet

For the phrase “Keep straight the path of your feet,” see Hebrews 12:13.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “Make straight tracks for your feet.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

worship him all you gods

For the phrase “worship him, all you gods,” see Hebrews 1:6.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “let all the divine sons do obeisance to him.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

Do not look at wine when it is red

For the phrase “Do not look at wine when it is red,” see Ephesians 5:18.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “Do not get drunk from wine.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

When you are disturbed do not sin

For the phrase “When you are disturbed, do not sin,” see Ephesians 4:26.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “Be angry, and do not sin.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)

you will find favor and good repute . . .

For the phrase “So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people,” see 2 Corinthians 8:21.

Note that this quote in the New Testament is not taken from the Hebrew Bible but from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which translates into English as “think of what is noble in the sight of the Lord and of people.” (Translation by NETS — for the Greek version see the title’s tooltip)