Hello Lia. To understand this, some things need to be stated first. The Hebrews writer, writing to believers who were mainly from Jewish background, wrote this letter to them as some were in danger of apostatizing (leaving the faith). Not to say that they were genuine believers but were joined to the Church & were probably presenting problems to other Christians as well about Christ's true position (as they viewed it) & causing them to falter in faith. Hence, this letter came to them to restate to all (both true believers & others) about the true worth & perfection of Jesus.
He begins his letter showing Christ's superiority over the prophets ( Hebrews 1:1-3) & then in Hebrews 1:4 to 2:1-18, Christ is greater than the angels of God. In Jewish thought & belief, angels were of higher rank than the prophets of God, & since, according to them, Jesus was regarded as only a teacher, then the angels excelled over Him. The Hebrews writer took great pains to present Jesus as far greater (as God's Son, 1:5,8; Who receives the worship of angels, 1:6; Who sits at God's right Hand, 1:13). No angel had that privilege or authority as Jesus, God's Word, God's Son did. Since angels are ministers of God (1:14; 2:2) administering God's Affairs & Word to His people, Jesus came into the world to do far more than they.
So, the writer continues in Hebrews chapter 2, 'if disobedience to God's Word/Commands brought about sure punishment to Israel, how much more suffering will come to those who neglect God's Salvation through His Son" (i.e. to those to refuse salvation preferring to resort to Judaism). Then in 2:5-9, the writer builds up on that Truth: even through the ignominy of cruel suffering & death on a cross Jesus assumed a lower position than of angels, yet in His Resurrection & Victory over Satan, He was crowned with Glory & Honour. Verse 5: therefore the world (present & future) is not in subjection to the angels but to Christ alone & to believers who will reign with Him (2:6-8).
He begins his letter showing Christ's superiority over the prophets ( Hebrews 1:1-3) & then in Hebrews 1:4 to 2:1-18, Christ is greater than the angels of God. In Jewish thought & belief, angels were of higher rank than the prophets of God, & since, according to them, Jesus was regarded as only a teacher, then the angels excelled over Him. The Hebrews writer took great pains to present Jesus as far greater (as God's Son, 1:5,8; Who receives the worship of angels, 1:6; Who sits at God's right Hand, 1:13). No angel had that privilege or authority as Jesus, God's Word, God's Son did. Since angels are ministers of God (1:14; 2:2) administering God's Affairs & Word to His people, Jesus came into the world to do far more than they.
So, the writer continues in Hebrews chapter 2, 'if disobedience to God's Word/Commands brought about sure punishment to Israel, how much more suffering will come to those who neglect God's Salvation through His Son" (i.e. to those to refuse salvation preferring to resort to Judaism). Then in 2:5-9, the writer builds up on that Truth: even through the ignominy of cruel suffering & death on a cross Jesus assumed a lower position than of angels, yet in His Resurrection & Victory over Satan, He was crowned with Glory & Honour. Verse 5: therefore the world (present & future) is not in subjection to the angels but to Christ alone & to believers who will reign with Him (2:6-8).
Don't fret, a smart one will assist you shortly.
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