hebrews-1:3-4-bsb

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-5

The exaltation of the Son of God above the angels of God. "Being made so much better than the angels," etc. The angels of God are great and exalted beings. Our Lord spake of them as "holy angels" ( Matthew 25:31 ). David said they "excel in strength" ( Psalms 103:20 ). St. Paul designates them "his mighty angels' ( 2 Thessalonians 1:7 ). Deeds involving stupendous power are ascribed to them ( Isaiah 37:36 ; Acts 12:7-11 ). They are said to be "full of eyes," to indicate their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-9

Christ superior to the angels. As angels had an important ministry under the Law of Moses, it was desirable to show the. Christians who had been drawn from Judaism, and were disposed to return to it, the superiority of our Lord to them in their nature and office. I. THIS APPEARS IN THE GLORY OF HIS NAME , which is his by nature and inheritance. Angels are called "sons of God," and rejoiced as creation with its wonders rose before their view. Israel was named "Jehovah's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-13

Christ exalted above the angels. I. CONSIDER THE ANGELIC DIGNITY . The word "angel" as employed here to be taken in a very wide sense, as "angel" primarily denotes office and service rather than nature. Jesus himself, looked at from a certain point of view, was an angel, a messenger, an evangelist. God can make a messenger, as we are reminded in this passage, from the winds and the flame of fire: e.g. the burning bush was a messenger to Moses. But doubtless there is also a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

Christ greater than the angels. The Jews used to boast that their Law had been given at Sinai by the instrumentality of angels; and they concluded from this that the Mosaic dispensation would continue as long as the world itself. But the apostle asserts here that the Lord Jesus, the Mediator of the new covenant, is immeasurably greater than the angels; and he supports his assertion with abundant evidence from the Hebrew Scriptures. Hebrews 1:4 supplies us with the key to this whole... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

The greatness of the angels revealing the greatness of the Lord. Our ideas with regard to the angels are mostly vague, or poetic, or formal, never evoking holy thought or inspiring praise, or breathing on our soul an hour's calm, or strengthening us to strike a blow at sin. We think there is nothing practical about the doctrine of angels, and so we pass it by. We have Christ, we say; we do not need the angels; they who have the king overlook the courtiers. Yet a considerable portion of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:3

Who being the brightness of his glory - This verse is designed to state the dignity and exalted rank of the Son of God, and is exceedingly important with reference to a correct view of the Redeemer. Every word which is employed is of great importance, and should be clearly understood in order to a correct apprehension of the passage. First, in what manner does it refer to the Redeemer? To his divine nature? To the mode of his existence before he was incarnate? Or to him as he appeared on earth?... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:4

Being made so much better - Being exalted so much above the angels. The word “better” here does not refer to moral character, but to exaltation of rank. As Mediator; as the Son of God in our nature, he is exalted far above the angels.Than the angels - Than all angels of every rank; see notes on Ephesians 1:21; compare 1 Peter 3:22. “Angels, and authorities, and powers being made subject unto him.” He is exalted to his mediatorial throne, and all things are placed beneath his feet.As he hath by... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 1:3

Hebrews 1:3. Who being the brightness Απαυγασμα , the effulgence, or out-beaming, or splendour; of his The Father’s; glory In Scripture, the glory of God signifies the perfections of God. See Romans 1:23; and in and by the Son of God, the glorious nature and attributes of the Father have shone forth probably to angels, at least to men; as on mount Sinai, when his voice shook the earth, (Hebrews 12:26,) in the tabernacle and temple. Compare Exo 24:10 with John 1:18, and 1 Timothy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 1:4-6

Hebrews 1:4-6. Being made Rather being; (for the word made is not implied in the original expression, γενομενος ;) so much better Higher; than the angels As the Jews gloried exceedingly in the law of Moses, on account of its being delivered by the ministry of angels, the apostle proves, by passages from the Jewish Scriptures, that the Son is superior in nature and dignity to all the angelical hosts. How much more then may we glory in the gospel, which was given, not by the ministry... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 1:1-4

1:1-2:18 SALVATION THROUGH CHRISTGod speaks through his Son (1:1-4)Israel prepared the way, but Jesus Christ brings God’s plan of salvation to its fulfilment. In Old Testament times God spoke to people through Israelite prophets, but now he speaks more directly, for he speaks through his Son. In addition, his revelation is much clearer, for Jesus Christ is the exact expression of the divine nature. All things were created by him, are controlled by him, and one day will return to him as his... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 1:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 1:4-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 1:1-4

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