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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:13

But to which of the angels - We have already seen, from the opinions and concessions of the Jews, that, if Jesus Christ could be proved to be greater than the angels, it would necessarily follow that he was God: and this the apostle does most amply prove by these various quotations from their own Scriptures; for he shows that while he is the supreme and absolute Sovereign, they are no more than his messengers and servants, and servants even to his servants, i.e. to mankind. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits - That is, They are all ministering spirits; for the Hebrews often express the strongest affirmative by an interrogation. All the angels, even those of the highest order, are employed by their Creator to serve those who believe in Christ Jesus. What these services are, and how performed, it would be impossible to state. Much has been written on the subject, partly founded on Scripture, and partly on conjecture. They are, no doubt, constantly employed in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:1

Verse 1 God formerly, etc. This beginning is for the purpose of commending the doctrine taught by Christ; for it shows that we ought not only reverently to receive it, but also to be satisfied with it alone. That we may understand this more clearly, we must observe the contrast between each of the clauses. First, the Son of God is set in opposition to the prophets; then we to the fathers; and, thirdly, the various and manifold modes of speaking which God had adopted as to the fathers, to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:2

Verse 2 2.Whom he has appointed, heir, etc. He honors Christ with high commendations, in order to lead us to show him reverence; for since the Father has subjected all things to him, we are all under his authority. He also intimates that no good can be found apart from him, as he is the heir of all things. It hence follows that we must be very miserable and destitute of all good things except he supplies us with his treasures. He further adds that this honor of possessing all things belongs by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:3

Verse 3 3.Who being the brightness of his glory, etc. These things are said of Christ partly as to his divine essence, and partly as a partaker of our flesh. When he is calledthe brightness of his glory and the impress of his substance, his divinity is referred to; the other things appertain in a measure to his human nature. The whole, however, is stated in order to set forth the dignity of Christ. But it is for the same reason that the Son is said to be “the brightness of his glory”, and “the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:4

Verse 4 4.Being made so much better, etc. After having raised Christ above Moses and all others, he now amplifies His glory by a comparison with angels. It was a common notion among the Jews, that the Law was given by angels; they attentively considered the honorable things spoken of them everywhere in Scripture; and as the world is strangely inclined to superstition, they obscured the glory of God by extolling angels too much. It was therefore necessary to reduce them to their own rank, that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:5

Verse 5 5. Thou art my Son, etc. It cannot be denied but that this was spoken of David, that is, as he sustained the person of Christ. Then the things found in this Psalm must have been shadowed forth in David, but were fully accomplished in Christ. For that he by subduing many enemies around him, enlarged the borders of his kingdom, it was some foreshadowing of the promise, “I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance.” But how little was this in comparison with the amplitude of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:6

Verse 6 6.And again, when he bringeth or introduceth (21) , etc. He now proves by another argument that Christ is above the angels, and that is because the angels are bidden to worship him. (Psalms 97:7.) It hence follows that he is their head and Prince. But it may seem unreasonable to apply that to Christ which is spoken of God only. Were we to answer that Christ is the eternal God, and therefore what belongs to God may justly be applied to him, it would not perhaps be satisfactory to all;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:7

Verse 7 7.And to the angels, etc. To the angels means of the angels. But the passage quoted seems to have been turned to another meaning from what it appears to have; for as David is there describing the manner in which we see the world to be governed, nothing is more certain than the winds are mentioned, which he says are made messengers by the Lord, for he employs them as his runners; so also, when he purifies the air by lightnings, he shows what quick and swift ministers he has to obey his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:8

Verse 8 8.But to the Son, etc. It must indeed be allowed, that this Psalm was composed as a marriage song for Solomon; for here is celebrated his marriage with the daughter of the king of Egypt; (23) but it cannot yet be denied but that what is here related, is much too high to be applied to Solomon. The Jews, that they may not be forced to own Christ to be called God, make an evasion by saying, it at the throne of God is spoken of, or that the verb “established” is to be understood. So that,... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:8

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