Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered New Living Translation Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. English Standard Version Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. Berean Standard Bible Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. Berean Literal Bible though being a Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered, King James Bible Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; New King James Version though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. New American Standard Bible Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. NASB 1995 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. NASB 1977 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. Legacy Standard Bible Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. Amplified Bible Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered. Christian Standard Bible Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what he suffered. Holman Christian Standard Bible Though He was God’s Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered. American Standard Version though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; Contemporary English Version Jesus is God's own Son, but still he had to suffer before he could learn what it really means to obey God. English Revised Version though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; GOD'S WORD® Translation Although Jesus was the Son [of God], he learned to be obedient through his sufferings. Good News Translation But even though he was God's Son, he learned through his sufferings to be obedient. International Standard Version Son though he was, he learned obedience through his sufferings Majority Standard Bible Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. NET Bible Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered. New Heart English Bible Although he was a Son, he learned obedience by the things which he suffered. Webster's Bible Translation Though he was a Son, yet he learned obedience by the things which he suffered; Weymouth New Testament Although He was God's Son, yet He learned obedience from the sufferings which He endured; World English Bible though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthough being a Son, [He] learned obedience by the things which He suffered, Berean Literal Bible though being a Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered, Young's Literal Translation through being a Son, did learn by the things which he suffered -- the obedience, Smith's Literal Translation Although being a Son, he learned obedience from what he suffered; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd whereas indeed he was the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things which he suffered: Catholic Public Domain Version And although, certainly, he is the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things that he suffered. New American Bible Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered; New Revised Standard Version Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd though he were a good Son, because of fear and suffering which he endured, he learned obedience. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And although he is The Son, he learned obedience by the fear and the suffering which he endured; NT Translations Anderson New Testamentalthough he was a Son, he yet learned obedience from the things which he suffered; Godbey New Testament indeed being a Son, he learned obedience from those things which he suffered; Haweis New Testament though he was a son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered: Mace New Testament for tho' he was the son of God, yet he found by his own sufferings what it was to obey, Weymouth New Testament Although He was God's Son, yet He learned obedience from the sufferings which He endured; Worrell New Testament though He was a Son, learned obedience from the things which He suffered; Worsley New Testament but though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered: and being thus perfected, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Perfect High Priest…7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. 8Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. 9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him… Cross References Philippians 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” John 10:17-18 The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again. / No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.” Romans 5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. 1 Peter 2:21-24 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. ... Isaiah 50:5-7 The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. / I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. / Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. John 8:29 He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.” Matthew 3:15 “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. Psalm 40:6-8 Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. / Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” John 4:34 Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. John 12:27-28 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. / Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Isaiah 53:10-12 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. Treasury of Scripture Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; he were. Hebrews 1:5,8 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? … Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. yet. Hebrews 10:5-9 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: … Isaiah 50:5,6 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back… Matthew 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. Jump to Previous Although Endured God's Learned Obedience Orders Pain Suffered Sufferings UnderwentJump to Next Although Endured God's Learned Obedience Orders Pain Suffered Sufferings UnderwentHebrews 5 1. The honor of our Savior's priesthood.11. Negligence in the knowledge thereof is reproved. Although He was a Son This phrase emphasizes the divine sonship of Jesus Christ, affirming His unique relationship with God the Father. In the context of the New Testament, Jesus is recognized as the Son of God, a title that signifies His divinity and pre-existence (John 1:1-14). Despite His divine nature, Jesus took on human form (Philippians 2:6-7), which is central to the doctrine of the Incarnation. This dual nature of Christ as both fully God and fully man is a cornerstone of Christian theology. The term "Son" also connects to Old Testament prophecies, such as Psalm 2:7, which speaks of the Messiah as God's Son, and Isaiah 9:6, which refers to the coming of a divine child. He learned obedience from what He suffered Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this verse, Jesus is acknowledged as the Son of God. His life and ministry are the ultimate example of obedience and suffering. 2. The Author of Hebrews Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author writes to Jewish Christians, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith. 3. The Early Church The audience of the letter, primarily Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and needed encouragement to hold fast to their faith. Teaching Points The Nature of ObedienceObedience is not merely a passive submission but an active choice, often refined through trials and suffering. The Role of Suffering Suffering is not purposeless; it is a tool God uses to teach and refine us, drawing us closer to His will. Christ as Our Example Jesus' life exemplifies perfect obedience. As believers, we are called to follow His example, trusting God through our own trials. Sonship and Suffering Being a child of God does not exempt us from suffering. Instead, it provides a framework for understanding and growing through it. Spiritual Maturity Just as Jesus learned obedience through suffering, we too grow in spiritual maturity as we endure and learn from our trials.(8) Though he were a Son.--These words may be connected with what precedes (implying that He was heard for His reverent fear, not because, in the preeminent sense, He was God's Son); but they are still more closely joined with the following sentence, "Though He was a Son, He learnt His obedience by the things which He suffered." "The disposition of obedience Jesus possessed before He suffered, but the proof that this disposition existed must be shown in deed; this progress from the disposition to the deed of obedience is a practical learning of the virtue of obedience" (Lnemann). The suffering recorded in Hebrews 5:7 is regarded as the culmination of His life of suffering. Greek Althoughκαίπερ (kaiper) Conjunction Strong's 2539: Although, though. From kai and per; and indeed, i.e. Nevertheless or notwithstanding. He was ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a Son, Υἱός (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. He learned ἔμαθεν (emathen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3129: Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn. obedience ὑπακοήν (hypakoēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5218: Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. from ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. what ὧν (hōn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. He suffered. ἔπαθεν (epathen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. Links Hebrews 5:8 NIVHebrews 5:8 NLT Hebrews 5:8 ESV Hebrews 5:8 NASB Hebrews 5:8 KJV Hebrews 5:8 BibleApps.com Hebrews 5:8 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 5:8 Chinese Bible Hebrews 5:8 French Bible Hebrews 5:8 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 5:8 Though he was a Son yet learned (Heb. He. Hb) |
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