Hebrews 2:4God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?
The setting
Rome, ~65 AD. The author concludes his argument by reminding readers that God himself authenticated the apostles' message through supernatural displays of power...
The emotion here: reverent amazement at God's supernatural confirmation of the gospel message
The original word
synepimartyreō (συνεπιμαρτυρέω) — to bear witness together, like a second witness confirming testimony in court
Why it matters
The four Greek words for miracles here cover the full spectrum: signs, wonders, powers, and gifts
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What most readers miss in Hebrews 2:4
These miracles weren't random — they were God's legal testimony supporting the apostles' claims
Common misconceptionPeople assume this only happened in Bible times, but the author is explaining why the apostolic message has permanent authority — God personally vouched for it.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Hebrews 2:4
Bible Genome reading
Hebrews 2:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Hebrews 2:4 comes from the book of Hebrews, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine testimony, supernatural confirmation. Notable phrases: signs and wonders; gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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