“But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?”
But there is a place where someone has testified: 'What is mankind that you are mindful of them, or a son of man that you care for him?' — Psalm 8:4 establishes humanity's original dignity and God's intention for human rule. The psalm speaks of mankind's exaltation and dominion over creation, but the author sees this fulfilled eschatologically through the one perfect Man.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 2:6
I could have wished to know for certain whether any hear with fitting earnestness the things that are said, whether we are not casting the seeds by the wayside: for in that case I should have made my instructions with more cheerfulness. For we shall speak, though no one hear, for the fear which is laid on us by our Saviour. For, says He, testify to this people; even if they hear not, you shall yourself be guiltless. See Ezekiel 3:19 If however I had been persuaded of your…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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