depou is a particle reinforcing the contrast between angels and Abraham’s seed in Hebrews 2:16.

As a particle, δήπου reinforces the assertion in Hebrews 2:16 that the action described concerns Abraham’s seed rather than angels.

1. Reinforcing an asserted contrast · dominant

   In Hebrews 2:16, δήπου is tagged as a Particle and occurs in the clause contrasting angels with the seed of Abraham; the APB renders the verse, “For indeed he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the seed of Abraham.”

   Hebrews 2:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 2:16, the APB includes “indeed” in its rendering of the contrast.