Hebrews 1:4-14 Being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.… God was pleased thus highly to exalt His Son in sundry respects. 1. In regard of that entire love which as a Father He did bear to a Son (John 3:35; John 5:20). 2. In regard of the low degree of Christ's humiliation (Philippians 2:8, 9; Ephesians 4:9, 10). 3. In regard of that charge which Christ undertook to provide for His Church, and to protect it. Hereunto is He the better enabled by that high advancement (Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:2). 4. In regard of the saints who are Christ's members, that they might with stronger confidence depend on Him (Psalm 80:17, 18; 2 Timothy 1:12). 5. In regard of His enemies, that He might be the greater terror unto them, and be more able to subdue them (Psalm 110:2). (W. Gouge.) Parallel Verses KJV: Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. |
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