en_tn/heb/02/16.md

# the seed of Abraham

Descendants of Abraham are spoken of as if they were his seed. AT: "the descendants of Abraham" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# it was necessary for him

"it was necessary for Jesus"

# like his brothers

Here "brothers" refers to people in general. AT: "like human beings"

# he would bring about the pardon of the people's sins

Christ's death on the cross means that God can forgive sins. AT: "he would make it possible for God to forgive people's sins"

# was tempted

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Satan tempted him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# who are tempted

This can be stated in active form. AT: "whom Satan is tempting" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])