Hebrews 2:12

He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly.”

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to the sanctified believers who now share His human nature. This declaration occurs immediately after establishing His familial bond with them and before He declares His trust in God and His identification with the children given to Him.

The words — ἀπαγγελῶ (apangelō) means I will declare, and ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois) means brothers. These terms anchor the verse’s focus on public testimony and kinship.

The thread — This language quotes Psalms 22:22 and echoes the proclamation themes in Psalms 40:10 and John 18:20. The author uses these citations to show continuity between the psalmist’s voice and Christ’s mission.

Why it lands — The text commands public witness to God’s character and active participation in corporate worship. Readers must recognize their inclusion in this familial assembly and respond with shared proclamation.

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The Greek words

λέγων·legōnsaying:ἀπαγγελῶapangelōI will declare τὸtothe ὄνομάonomaname σουsouof You τοῖςtoisto the ἀδελφοῖςadelphoisbrothers μου,mouof Mine,ἐνenin μέσῳmesō[the] midst ἐκκλησίαςekklēsiasof [the] congregation ὑμνήσωhumnēsōI will sing praises σε.seof you.

King James Version

Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

Cross-references

Psalms 22:22 I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
Psalms 40:10 I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
John 18:20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.
Psalms 111:1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Psalms 22:25 My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.