Hebrews 1:14 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

The apostle, having proved the pre-eminence of the gospel above the law from the pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus Christ above the prophets, now proceeds to show that he is much superior not only to the prophets, but to the angels themselves. In this he obviates an objection that the Jewish zealots would be ready to make, that the law was not only delivered by men, but ordained by angels (Gal. 3:19), who attended at the giving forth of the law, the hosts of heaven being drawn forth to attend the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 1:4-14

1:4-14 He was the superior to the angels, in proportion as he had received a more excellent rank than they. For to which of the angels did God ever say: "It is my Son that you are; it is I who this day have begotten you"? And again: "I will be to him a Father, and he will be to me a Son." And again, when he brings his honoured one into the world of men, he says: "And let all the angels of God bow down before him." As for the angels, he says: "He who makes his angels winds and his servants a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits ,.... Servants to God, to Christ, and to his people, and therefore must be inferior to the Son of God. The phrase is Rabbinical; frequent mention is made in Jewish writings F1 T. Bab. Chagiga, fol. 12. 2. & 14. 1,2. & 16. 1. Taanith, fol. 11. 1. & Megilia, fol. 15. 2. & in Zohar passim. of מלאכי השרת , "the angels of ministry", or "the ministering angels"; this is their common appellation with the Jews; and the apostle writing to... 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 1:14

Verse 14 14.Are they not all, etc. That the comparison might appear more clearly, he now mentions what the condition of angels is. For calling them spirits, he denotes their eminence; for in this respect they are superior to corporal creatures. But the office ( λειτουργία) which he immediately mentions reduces them to their own rank, as it is that which is the reverse of dominion; and this he still more distinctly states, when he says, that they are sent to minister. The first word means the... 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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Hebrews 1:4-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:4-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:14

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