Hebrews 2:6
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?
Cross-reference
Job 7:17 echoes the same question 'What is man' but in a lament about suffering, contrasting with the wonder of Psalm 8.
Job 7:18 continues the lament, saying God tests man every moment — opposite to the care described in Psalm 8.
Job 15:14 asks 'What is man' about purity — a different angle questioning man's righteousness versus his glory.
Psalm 8:4-6 is the direct source of this quotation, describing man's God-given dominion over creation.
Psalm 144:3 mirrors the same question about God's regard for man, reinforcing the theme of divine care.
Isaiah 40:17 declares nations as nothing before God, highlighting the contrast that God still minds man.
Luke 1:68 declares God has 'visited and redeemed' — directly echoes the visitation language in Hebrews 2:6.
Genesis 1:26 provides the creation context of man made in God's image, which Psalm 8 (quoted here) reflects on.
Job 25:6 calls man a worm, emphasizing human lowliness that contrasts with God's mindfulness in Hebrews 2:6.
Isaiah 51:12 uses 'son of man' to describe mortal man whom God comforts — parallels God's care in Hebrews 2:6.