I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in the assembly
I will proclaim
The phrase "I will proclaim" is rooted in the Greek word "ἀπαγγέλλω" (apangellō), which means to announce or declare openly. This word conveys a sense of boldness and clarity in communication. In the context of Hebrews 2:12, it reflects the mission of Christ to make known the name of God to His followers. Historically, proclamation was a key aspect of Jewish worship and tradition, where the deeds and character of God were declared in public settings. This proclamation is not just a statement but an act of worship and testimony, emphasizing the importance of sharing the knowledge of God with others.

Your name
The "name" in biblical terms often signifies more than just a label; it represents the character, authority, and essence of a person. In the Hebrew tradition, the name of God is sacred and powerful, encapsulating His nature and attributes. The use of "Your name" here underscores the intimate relationship between Jesus and God the Father, as well as the reverence and honor due to God. It is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where His name is a source of identity and strength.

to My brothers
The term "brothers" (Greek: "ἀδελφοί," adelphoi) is significant in the New Testament, often used to denote fellow believers or members of the Christian community. This familial language highlights the unity and equality among believers, as well as their shared inheritance in Christ. In Hebrews 2:12, Jesus refers to His followers as "brothers," indicating His solidarity with humanity and His role as the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:29). This phrase emphasizes the relational aspect of the Christian faith, where believers are part of a spiritual family.

I will sing Your praises
"Singing praises" is a common expression of worship and adoration in the Bible. The Greek word "ὑμνέω" (hymneō) used here means to sing hymns or songs of praise. This act of worship is both personal and communal, reflecting the joy and gratitude of the believer. In the context of Hebrews, it signifies the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the acknowledgment of God's redemptive work through Christ. Singing praises is an integral part of Christian worship, serving as a means to glorify God and edify the church.

in the assembly
The "assembly" (Greek: "ἐκκλησία," ekklēsia) refers to the gathering of believers, the church. In the early Christian context, the assembly was a place of worship, teaching, and fellowship. This term is rooted in the Jewish tradition of the synagogue, where the community gathered for prayer and instruction. The use of "assembly" in Hebrews 2:12 highlights the communal aspect of worship and the importance of corporate praise. It underscores the idea that worship is not just an individual act but a collective experience that strengthens the body of Christ.

(12) I will declare thy name . . . .--The quotation is taken (with very slight variation) from the 22nd verse of Psalms 22 (Psalm 22:22)--a Psalm remarkable for its close connection with the narratives of the Passion of our Lord. Whether the inscription which speaks of David as author is correct, or whether (from the difficulty of discovering any period in David's history to which the expressions used can apply) we consider the Psalm to have been written after the Captivity, there can be no doubt of its Messianic character. Some would class this Psalm with Psalms 110 (see Note on Hebrews 1:13), as simply and directly prophetic, having no historic foreground; but the language of some of the verses is so definite and peculiar that we must certainly regard it as descriptive of actual experience, and must rather regard the Psalm (comp. Hebrews 1:8-9) as typically prophetic of Christ. Each division of this verse is in point as a quotation. (1) Those to whom the Messiah will declare God's name He speaks of as "brethren;" (2) not alone, but in the "church" (or rather, in a congregation of God's people; see Psalm 22:22) will He sing the praise of God. The latter thought--community with men, as attested by a like relation to God--is brought out with still greater prominence in Hebrews 2:13.

Verse 12. - I will declare thy Name unto my brethren, in the midst of the Church (or, congregation) will I sing praise unto thee. This first citation is from Psalm 22:22, quoted, it would seem, from memory or from a text of the LXX. different from ours, διηγήσομαι being changed to ἀπαγγελῶ, but with no difference of meaning. The psalm is attributed by tradition to David, being entitled "a psalm of David." Delitzsch and Ebrard accept it as certainly his, concluding, from its position in the first book of the psalms (1-72.), that it was included in the collection made by David himself (cf. 2 Chronicles 23:18 with Psalm 72:20). Others, as recently Perowne, think that the fact of the suffering and humiliation described, being beyond any experienced by David himself, points to some other unknown author. The conclusion, however, does not necessarily follow. David, writing "in Spirit," when under persecution by Saul, may be conceived as drawing a picture, with regard both to present humiliation and to expected triumph, beyond the facts of his own case, taking his own experience as typical of a higher fulfillment. And the minute details of the suffering described, answering so remarkably to the circumstances of the Crucifixion, certainly suggest the idea of a distinct prophetic vision. Still, there is no reason for concluding that the psalm was not, like other Messianic psalms, suggested by and founded on the writer's own circumstances and experience. Detitzsch says well, "The way of sorrows by which David mounted to his earthly throne was a type of that Via Dolorosa by which Jesus, the Son of David, passed before ascending to the right hand of the Father." There is no psalm of which the ultimate Messianic reference is to Christian believers more undoubted. The first words of it were uttered by Jesus himself from the cross (Matthew 27:46); and for its fulfillment in him, recognized by the evangelists, see Matthew 27:39, 43; John 19:23, 28. The general purport of the psalm is as follows: A persecuted sufferer, under a feeling of being forsaken by God, pours out his complaint, and prays for succor; suddenly, at the end of ver. 21, the tone of the psalm changes into one of confident anticipation of deliverance and triumph, when the psalmist shall praise the Lord in the congregation of his brethren, when all that fear the Lord shall join him in praise, when the "ends of the earth" shall turn to the Lord, and "all the families of the nations" shall worship with Israel. The close agreement of the latter part of the psalm with the Messianic anticipations of prophecy is obvious, and would in itself determine its Messianic import. The marked difference between this psalm and those previously quoted is that the typical psalmist appears here as a human sufferer previously to his triumph, thus anticipating the similar view of the Messiah in prophecy, as notably in Isaiah lilt. And hence this psalm is suitably quoted here as a striking and early anticipation of a Messiah "perfected through sufferings," and associated in sympathy with human "brethren," the verse actually quoted, in which "he is not ashamed to call them brethren," being sufficient to remind the readers of the whole of this aspect of Messianic prophecy.

Parallel Commentaries ...


He says:
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“I will proclaim
Ἀπαγγελῶ (Apangelō)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.

Your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

name
ὄνομά (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

to
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

brothers;
ἀδελφοῖς (adelphois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

I will sing Your praises
ὑμνήσω (hymnēsō)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 5214: To sing, sing hymns to, praise. From humnos; to hymn, i.e. Sing a religious ode; by implication, to celebrate in song.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] assembly.”
ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.


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