Hebrews 1:6-14 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13

But to which of the angels said he (properly, hath he said ) at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? A final and crowning quotation is thus adduced, in the form in which the first quotation referring to the SON ( Hebrews 1:5 ) had been introduced, to complete the view of his superiority to the angels. The quota-lion is from Psalms 110:1-7 ., the reference of which to the Messiah is settled beyond controversy to Christian believers, not only by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13-14

The sovereignty of the Son and the service of the angels. "But to which of the angels said he at any time," etc.? The writer is still treating of the preeminence of the Son over the angels; and he shows it in the facts that he is a Sovereign and they are servants. I. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE SON OF GOD . "But to which of the angels said he at any time, sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool?" This quotation the writer makes from Psalms 110:1-7 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13-14

The contrast between our Lord and the angels reappears in the impressive quotation from Psalms 110:1-7 ., which is so entirely Messianic that it is alluded to no less than ten times in the range of the New Testament. It affirms the superiority and supremacy of our Lord in so conclusive a manner that no ingenuity of perverse interpretation can successfully apply it to any monarch, priest, or warrior whatsoever. All enemies who steadfastly resist his claim must be overthrown by his righteous... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all , etc.? A final expression, adduced in contrast, of the position and office of the angels, as seen above. The A.V. suggests the idea, not conveyed by the Greek, of g uardian angels. The more correct translation is, Are they not all ministering ( λειτουργικὰ ) spirits, for service ( εἰς διακονίαν ) sent forth, on account of those who are to ( διὰ τοὺς μέλλοντας ) inherit salvation? The allusion is generally to their office of subordinate ministration in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

The mission of the angels. I. THE HABITUAL POST OF THE ANGELS . They are ministering spirits, literally, " liturgical spirits." The work of the priests and Levites in connection with tabernacle and temple was known as a liturgical work. Again and again in the Septuagint the work of Aaron and his subordinates is indicated by this verb, λειτουργεῖν . AS the angels are called liturgical spirits, so the priest and his subordinates might have been called liturgical men.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:6

And again - Margin, “When he bringeth in again.” The proper construction of this sentence probably is, “But when, moreover, he brings in,” etc. The word “again” refers not to the fact that the Son of God is brought “again” into the world, implying that he had been introduced before; but it refers to the course of the apostle’s argument, or to the declaration which is made about the Messiah in another place. “The name Son is not only given to him as above, but also in another place, or on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:7

And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits - He gives to them an inferior name, and assigns to them a more humble office. They are mere ministers, and have not ascribed to them the name of “Son.” They have a name which implies a more humble rank and office - the name “spirit,” and the appellation of a “flame of fire.” They obey his will as the winds and the lightnings do. The “object” of the apostle in this passage is to show that the angels serve God in a ministerial capacity -... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:8

But unto the Son he saith - In Psalms 45:6-7. The fact that the writer of this Epistle makes this application of the Psalm to the Messiah, proves that it was so applied in his time, or that it would be readily admitted to be applicable to him. It has been generally admitted, by both Jewish and Christian interpreters, to have such a reference. Even those who have doubted its primary applicability to the Messiah, have regarded it as referring to him in a secondary sense. Many have supposed that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:9

Thou hast loved righteousness - Thou hast been obedient to the Law of God, or holy and upright. Nothing can be more truly adapted to express the character of anyone than this is to describe the Lord Jesus, who was “holy, harmless, undefiled,” who “did no sin, and in whose mouth no guile was found;” but it is with difficulty that this can be applied to Solomon. Assuredly, for a considerable part of his life, this declaration could not well be appropriate to him; and it seems to me that it is not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:10

And - That is, “To add another instance;” or, “to the Son he saith in another place, or in the following language.” This is connected with Hebrews 1:8. “Unto the Son he saith Hebrews 1:8, Thy throne,” etc. - and Hebrews 1:10 he “also” saith, “Thou Lord,” etc. That this is the meaning is apparent, because:(1) The “object” of the whole quotation is to show the exalted character of the Son of God, and,(2) An address here to Yahweh would be wholly irrelevant. Why, in an argument designed to prove... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:10

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