Hebrews 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Who, being , etc. The participle ᾢν —not γενόμενος , as in Hebrews 1:4 —denotes (as does still more forcibly ὐπάρχων in the cognate passage, Philippians 2:6 ) what the Son is in himself essentially and independently of his manifestation in time. This transcendent idea is conveyed by two metaphorical expressions, differing in the metaphors used, but concurrent in meaning. The brightness of his glory . The word δόξα (translated "glory"), though net in classical Greek... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Jesus as the Brightness of God's glory. I. THE GLORY OF GOD IS MANIFESTED TO MEN . Our relations of dependence upon God are exalted by our perception of him upon whom we depend. It is not as if a hand stretched out of the unseen, laying before us our daily bread, and then withdrawing itself, as if it concerned us nothing to know the Giver provided only we got the gift. God. is desirous that we should both know him, the Giver, and as much of his glory as it is possible for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Jesus as the express Image of the Divine substance. The more we ponder the various terms used for describing Jesus in the introduction to this Epistle, the more we see how the writer is striving to glorify Jesus by separating him from the common mass of men and presenting him to our thoughts in the most intimate relation with God. It is meant to be regarded as a relation of the closest correspondence in all possible ways. To say that God is the Father and Jesus the Son is not enough; for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Reality over against phenomena. It is very striking to notice in this third verse that the assertions with respect to Jesus are not at all the assertions that would have been made by the bulk of his contemporaries. They did not see all this glory being manifested, this essence of divinity shaping itself, this mighty sustaining of all things, this cleansing away of sin, this assumption of a seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Have we not to notice again and again in the level 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

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

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 1:3

brightness = effulgence. Greek. apaugasma. Only here. Compare Wisdom Hebrews 7:26 . glory . See p. 1511. express image . Greek. charakter. Only here. The word means the exact impression as when metal is, pressed into a die, or as a seal upon wax. parson = substance. Greek. hupostasis. See 2 Corinthians 9:4 . word Greek. rhema. See Mark 9:32 . power . Greek. dunamis. App-172 . when, &c . = having made purification of. by Himself . The texts omit. our . The texts omit. sins .... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hebrews 1:3

Who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.Two credentials of the King are noted under Hebrews 1:2, and the other five are given here.3. "The effulgence of his glory" refers to the personal excellence of Christ, making him entitled to the kingship of the world by the very qualities of his life and character, even in the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hebrews 1:3

Hebrews 1:3. Who, being the brightness, &c.— Who, being a beam of his glory, and the express image of his substance. The word Απαυγασμα, which we render brightness, signifies that splendor or ray which proceeds from a luminous body. The words therefore represent the Father as Light, which is agreeable to other places of scripture: see 1 John 1:5. But to raise their thoughts of the matter, the apostle sets forth this Light, by which he describes the Father, under the title of Glory; the... read more

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