Struggling with this scripture

[mystic7]

Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

I'm struggling with the word "might" I want to change the word to "will" am I wrong?

 

[oldhermit]

Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

I'm struggling with the word "might" I want to change the word to "will" am I wrong?

The word καταργήσῃ in Hebrews 2:14 means to bring to naught, sever, or abolish. There is not word in the verse that equates exactly to the English word 'might'. It is added in the English to help convey the idea of καταργήσῃ. The word 'might' is not used to convey any idea of doubt or possibility of ineffectuality. It suggests more the idea of being empowered to accomplish the work of destroying the power of the Devil.

 

[kenisyes]

Your issue is with the old King James English. "Might" is part of a "subjunctive" mood, and is used differently today. It means, IF He were willing to become man and die, THEN they would be free. As a subordinate clause, it only tells what He thought about BEFORE He made that choice, in heaven, and then in the garden. Your translation is perfectly correct as regards modern English. "Might" is not in the Greek, and the extra word needs to be supplied from usual English usage.

 

[mystic7]

The word καταργήσῃ in Hebrews 2:14 means to bring to naught, sever, or abolish. There is not word in the verse that equates exactly to the English word 'might'. It is added in the English to help convey the idea of καταργήσῃ. The word 'might' is not used to convey any idea of doubt or possibility of ineffectuality. It suggests more the idea of being empowered to accomplish the work of destroying the power of the Devil.

Thank you very helpful................God Bless you

 

[mystic7]

Your issue is with the old King James English. "Might" is part of a "subjunctive" mood, and is used differently today. It means, IF He were willing to become man and die, THEN they would be free. As a subordinate clause, it only tells what He thought about BEFORE He made that choice, in heaven, and then in the garden. Your translation is perfectly correct as regards modern English. "Might" is not in the Greek, and the extra word needs to be supplied from usual English usage.

Thank you very helpful........................God Bless you

 

[faroukfarouk]

Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

I'm struggling with the word "might" I want to change the word to "will" am I wrong?

mystic7:


In English, 'might' is one of various modal verbs: might, may, would, should, etc.

For example: think in Nauruan the equivalent of "Help him to go to Yaren". This in English could be expressed also: "Help him that he might go to Yaren". In other words, it's not the main verb of the sentence: the main action is 'Help', with the verb might being dependent on the prior action of the main verb.

 

[jb]

"He might destroy," Greek "katargeésee" could also be rendered "bring to nought," so the whole verse could read as such: "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil."

The Revised Version renders it: "Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil..."

 

[p_rehbein]

...and, it is possible to "overthink" Scripture..... (just saying)