It is because He is the brightness, &c., and because He upholds, &c., that He sat down on the right hand, &c. It was a return to His divine glory ( John 6:62 , 17:5 ; compare Wisdom 7:25,26, where similar things are said of wisdom). His love is so great that He sends powerful creatures to minister to us in ways that we are not even aware of at times. 5. Verse 1. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. 13. It means that the Father and the Son share the same being. Background of the Book. "I will be his father and he shall be my son." in divers manners--for example, internal suggestions, audible voices, the Urim and Thummim, dreams, and visions. heavens--plural: not merely one, but manifold, and including various orders of heavenly intelligences ( Ephesians 4:10 ). You are the same: This shows that Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity is immutable, unchanging, and eternal (Your years will not fail). 1. Some argue that there are many beings called “gods” in the Bible such as Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4) and earthly judges (Psalm 82:1 and 6). His being made heir follows His sonship, and preceded His making the worlds ( Proverbs 8:22 Proverbs 8:23 , Ephesians 3:11 ). thy God--JEROME, AUGUSTINE, and others translate Psalms 45:7 , "O God, Thy God, hath anointed thee," whereby Christ is addressed as God. PREVIOUS NEXT. b. . They will perish, but You remain; Jesus is not a subject – He is the Sovereign, so He sits in the presence of majesty. when Thou hast ransomed and opened heaven to Thy people. The angels belong to Jesus, and He is not among them. as . the fathers--the Jewish fathers. 7. of--The Greek is rather, "In reference TO the angels." He and the prophets before him wrote about the Messiah’s coming –when God was going to do something new in His relationship with mankind. by his Son--Greek, "IN (His) Son" ( John 14:10 ). The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. THE HIGHEST OF ALL REVELATIONS IS GIVEN US NOW IN THE SON OF GOD, WHO IS GREATER THAN THE ANGELS, AND WHO, HAVING COMPLETED REDEMPTION, SITS ENTHRONED AT GOD'S RIGHT HAND. this day have I begotten thee--( Psalms 2:7 ). God, &c. — After the manner of the best writers, the apostle begins this most instructive epistle with proposing the subjects of which he is about to discourse; namely, four important facts, on which the authority of the gospel, as a revelation from God, is built; and which, if well established, should induce unbelievers, whether Jews or Gentiles, to renounce their infidelity and embrace the gospel. And--In another passage ( Psalms 102:25-27 ) He says. (1-2a) Jesus brought a revelation superior to the prophets of old. Hebrews 1:1-14 . . Hebrews: New Testament Commentary Series, by Ray C. Stedman. Note, (1.) Proud member unto which--A frequent argument in this Epistle is derived from the silence of Scripture ( Hebrews 1:13 , Hebrews 2:16 , Hebrews 7:3 Hebrews 7:14 ) [BENGEL]. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. by inheritance obtained--He always had the thing itself, namely, Sonship; but He "obtained by inheritance," according to the promise of the Father, the name "Son," whereby He is made known to men and angels. the wings of the wind." a. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. ii. English Version, "maketh His angels spirits," means, He maketh them of a subtle, incorporeal nature, swift as the wind. the antitype to Solomon, son of David. But these others are supposed gods, pretenders to their throne. The ardor of Spirit in this Epistle, as in First John, bursting forth at once into the subject (without prefatory inscription of name and greeting), the more effectively strikes the hearers. 1 (Heb. But to the Son He says: Again, the emphasis is that God the Father says things to God the Son that are never said to angelic beings. For proofs of Paul being the author, see my Introduction. V. Series. . Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”? So it shall be after the perishing by fire ( 2 Peter 3:12 2 Peter 3:13 ). Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Peter, Apollos, and others have been proposed. Fulfilled at the resurrection of Jesus, whereby the Father "declared," that is, made manifest His divine Sonship, heretofore veiled by His humiliation ( Acts 13:33 , Romans 1:4 ). The type David, in the Psalms 89:27 (quoted in Hebrews 1:5 ), is called "God's first-born, higher than the kings of the earth"; so the antitypical first-begotten, the son of David, is to be worshipped by all inferior lords, such as angels ("gods," Psalms 97:7 ); for He is "King of kings and Lord of lords" ( Revelation 19:16 ). 1. i. Jesus is also called a servant and a minister, but this is part of His voluntary humiliation, not his essential nature – as it is in the essential nature of angels to be servants. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. "Worship Him all ye gods" ("gods," that is, exalted beings, as angels), refers to God; but it was universally admitted among the Hebrews that God would dwell, in a peculiar sense, in Messiah (so as to be in the Talmud phrase, "capable of being pointed to with the finger"); and so what was said of God was true of, and to be fulfilled in, Messiah. iii. This statement is a good example of an Old Testament prophecy that had two fulfillments in mind. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. “I will be to Him a Father, In what follows the author seems to live in the world of the Old Testament rather than his own. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Christ was "appointed" (in God's eternal counsel) to creation as an office; and the universe so created was assigned to Him as a kingdom. Salem Media Group. c. But to which of the angels has He ever said: “Sit at My right hand.” The angels are not permitted to relax before God. . Hebrews 1 – A Superior Savior A. Jesus, the superior Savior. All was not revealed to each one prophet; but one received one portion of revelation, and another another. But You are the same, Hebrews 1:1. Hebrews 1 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is by the author of the Schaff-Herzog Bible Encyclopedia, the most popular ever printed See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Many Jews had a superstitious or idolatrous respect for angels, because they had received the law and other tidings of the Divine will by their ministry. As the law was given by the ministration of angels and Moses, it was inferior to the Gospel given by the divine Son, who both is ( Hebrews 1:4-14 ) as God, and has been made, as the exalted Son of man ( Hebrews 2:5-18 ), much better than the angels. 8. Thus he answers the Jewish objection drawn from their prophets. A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Hebrews. The promise to Abraham that he should be heir of the world had its fulfilment, and will have it still more fully, in Christ ( Romans 4:13 , Galatians 3:16 , 4:7 ). So the superiority of the Son of God to angels is shown. )," is plainly wrong. So David, His type, was first anointed at Bethlehem ( 1 Samuel 16:13 , Psalms 89:20 ); and yet again at Hebron, first over Judah ( 2 Samuel 2:4 ), then over all Israel ( 2 Samuel 5:3 ); not till the death of Saul did he enter on his actual kingdom; as it was not till after Christ's death that the Father set Him at His right hand far above all principalities ( Ephesians 1:20 Ephesians 1:21 ). Lesser things, if allowed more focus, take a bigger place than the greater and more important things. thou art the same--( Isaiah 46:4 , Malachi 3:6 ). 4. Did He ever say: The writer to the Hebrews clearly thought that God spoke through the human authors of the Old Testament. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. And He shall be to Me a Son”? The "bringing the first-begotten into the world" ( Hebrews 1:6 ), is not subsequent, as ALFORD thinks, to Hebrews 1:5 , but anterior to it (compare Acts 2:30-35 ). This is unique and powerful evidence of the deity of Jesus. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). for ever . For--substantiating His having "obtained a more excellent name than the angels." Commentary on Hebrews 1:4-14 (Read Hebrews 1:4-14) Many Jews had a superstitious or idolatrous respect for angels, because they had received the law and other tidings of the Divine will by their ministry. God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners. The word begotten speaks of the equality of substance and essential nature between the Father and Son. The Rabbins divided the whole of time into "this age," or "world," and "the age to come" ( Hebrews 2:5 , 6:5 ). 11. Verse 1 indicates Hebrews’ understanding that the Christ event is continuous with the revelation of God accessible through the theological narrative of Jewish scripture in Greek translation (the Septuagint or LXX). The communication of the divine essence in its fulness, involves eternal generation; for the divine essence has no beginning. Sit at My right hand: Psalm 110:1 says that the Messiah has this exalted placed and posture in heaven. . Bible. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Today I have begotten You”? Of all the commentaries on Hebrews that I have looked at and used, I have found the two-volume set by William Lane to be the one I turn to first. THE HIGHEST OF ALL REVELATIONS IS GIVEN US NOW IN THE SON OF GOD, WHO IS GREATER THAN THE ANGELS, AND WHO, HAVING COMPLETED REDEMPTION, SITS ENTHRONED AT GOD'S RIGHT HAND. iniquity--"unnrighteousness." Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. For when has one seen light without effulgence?" in the beginning--English Version, Psalms 102:25 , "of old": Hebrew, "before," "aforetime." His right, as Mediator, was by commission from the Father. express image--"impress." Keith Simons. Revelation 5 gives a glimpse of the angelic worship of Jesus. The covenant of the possession of the earth was renewed with Noah and his seed on the renovated earth. better--by His exaltation by the Father ( Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:13 ):in contrast to His being "made lower than the angels" ( Hebrews 2:9 ). a. But Jesus is the True and Living God, called so here by God the Father; and also by John in John 1:1, by Thomas in John 20:28, and by Paul in Titus 2:13 and Titus 3:4. c. Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You: This passage shows striking interaction between the Persons of the Trinity. You are My Son: Psalm 2:7 shows that God the Father called Jesus, “Son” – the more excellent name of Hebrews 1:4. Of … The Hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. Then the Son is described with attributes and terms that belong only to God. Click on the different category headings to find out more. i. This passage of the Septuagint may have been in Paul's mind as to the form, but the substance is taken from Psalms 97:7 . The Psalm here quoted applied primarily in a less full sense to Solomon, of whom God promised by Nathan to David. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. But as the whole theocracy was of Messianic import, the triumph of David over Hadadezer and neighboring kings ( 2 Samuel 8:1-18 , Psalms 2:2 Psalms 2:3 Psalms 2:9-12 ) is a type of God's ultimately subduing all enemies under His Son. They looked upon them as mediators between God and men, and some went so far as to pay them a kind of religious homage or worship. "Commissions them to assume the agency or form of flames for His purposes" [ALFORD]. O God--the Greek has the article to mark emphasis ( Psalms 45:6 Psalms 45:7 ). Paul shows that His humbled form (at which the Jews might stumble) is no objection to His divine Messiahship. They have never become sons of God. What the angels are as to their nature: they are spirits, without bodies or inclination to bodies, and yet they can assume bodies, and appear in them, when God pleases. i. In this respect angels are like a toy that won’t quit. And they will be changed. Hebrews 1:1-2 Commentary. The anointing here meant is not that at His baptism, when He solemnly entered on His ministry for us; but that with the "oil of gladness," or "exulting joy" (which denotes a triumph, and follows as the consequence of His manifested love of righteousness and hatred of iniquity), wherewith, after His triumphant completion of His work, He has been anointed by the Father above His fellows (not only above us, His fellow men, the adopted members of God's family. Hebrews 1:1-14 (Hebrews 1:1) God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, The heavens declare the glory of God without words (see Psalm 19). The oldest manuscripts prefix "and" (compare Esther 4:11 ). Understanding how Jesus is better than the angels helps us to understand how He is better than anyone or anything in our life. He rules; they serve. iii. The days of Messiah were the transition period or "last part of these days" (in contrast to "in times past"), the close of the existing dispensation, and beginning of the final dispensation of which Christ's second coming shall be the crowning consummation. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Yahweh is specifically said to be the Creator (Isaiah 45:12, Isaiah 45:18). They keep working while the Son takes a posture of rest because He is the Son. They are spirits, incorporeal, intelligent, active, substances; they excel in wisdom and strength. d. Are they not all ministering spirits: Angels are ministering spirits, not governing spirits; service, not dominion is their calling. 2. in these last days--In the oldest manuscripts the Greek is. to Nehemiah, 400 B.C.). Comfort, Philip Wesley. . … Christ, as Mediator, is the great minister of God in the great work of … The Hebrews believe that the law from God came by *angels. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. The date must have been while the temple was yet standing, before its destruction, A.D. 70; some time before the martyrdom of Peter, who mentions this Epistle of Paul ( 2 Peter 3:15 2 Peter 3:16 ); at a time when many of the first hearers of the Lord were dead. When He brings the firstborn: This word was used both as an idea and to designate the one born first. But to which of the angels has He ever said: “Sit at My right hand, He is "the Son of God" is a sense far exalted above that in which angels are called "sons of God" ( Job 1:6 , 38:7 ). And they will all grow old like a garment; fold them up--So the Septuagint, Psalms 102:26 ; but the Hebrew, "change them." The Lord Christ had the original right to govern the world, because he made the world in the beginning. God . 2. Your throne, O God: Psalm 45:6-7 plainly says that God the Father calls the Son God. This is the only New Testament book which we don’t know the author of. (Hebrews 1:1) Like the Fourth Gospel and the Book of Genesis, this epistle begins with God. His right, as God with the Father, was absolute, resulting from his creating power. therefore--because God loves righteousness and hates iniquity. In Christ, the revelation of God is full, not in shifting hues of separated color, but Himself the pure light, uniting in His one person the whole spectrum ( Hebrews 1:3 ). You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; ALFORD refers "this day" to the eternal generation of the Son: the day in which the Son was begotten by the Father is an everlasting to-day: there never was a yesterday or past time to Him, nor a to-morrow or future time: "Nothing there is to come, and nothing past, but an eternal NOW doth ever last" ( Proverbs 30:4 , John 10:30 John 10:38 , 16:28 , 17:8 ). Psalm 102:25-27 says this of Yahweh and the writer to the Hebrews says that it clearly applies to Jesus as well. 12. vesture--Greek, "an enwrapping cloak." laid the foundation of--"firmly founded" is included in the idea of the Greek. Jesus, our chief priest. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. 1. at sundry times--Greek, "in many portions." "At the last part of these days." to minister--Greek, "unto (that is, 'for') ministry." There have many attempts to deduce the author of this book, yet nothing definitive. "The sun is never seen without effulgence, nor the Father without the Son" [THEOPHYLACT]. The first of two messages exploring the Biblical evidence that Christ is God himself. Comparing Hebrews 1:2 and 1:14, “It is particularly noteworthy, as bearing on the main theme of the Epistle, that both Christ and Christians are described as heirs.” (Thomas), ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. (Compare Numbers 12:6-8 ). Israel, in the Babylonian captivity, in the hundred second Psalm, casts her hopes of deliverance on Messiah, the unchanging covenant God of Israel. "Maketh" implies that, however exalted, they are but creatures, whereas the Son is the Creator ( Hebrews 1:10 ):not begotten from everlasting, nor to be worshipped, as the Son ( Revelation 14:7 , Revelation 22:8 Revelation 22:9 ). 14. ministering spirits--referring to Hebrews 1:7 , "spirits . The Epistle to the Hebrews. Price New from Used from Hardcover "Please retry" $22.78 . Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. There is a story about a man named Lear who was hired to give Queen Victoria art lessons. They--The earth and the heavens in their present state and form "shall perish" ( Hebrews 12:26 Hebrews 12:27 , 2 Peter 3:13 ). The image is taken from the custom of conquerors putting the feet on the necks of the conquered ( Joshua 10:24 Joshua 10:25 ). God: The Book of Hebrews begins with no mention of the author, only of God. brightness of his glory--Greek, the effulgence of His glory. Hebrews 1:1-14 . i. Resources » Commentaries » Hebrews » Chapter 1 » exegesis. Title. (2) Relatively, in comparison with the angels, Hebrews 1:4 ; the confirmation of this follows, and the very name "Son" is proved at Hebrews 1:5 ; the "heirship," Hebrews 1:6-9 ; the "making the worlds," Hebrews 1:10-12 ; the "sitting at the right hand" of God, Hebrews 1:13 Hebrews 1:14 ." He quoted Psalm 110:1 to show again that God the Father said things to Jesus the Messiah never said to angelic beings. Hebrews: Bible Study and Commentary. They are incorporeal spirits, as God is, but ministering to Him as inferiors. There are no apologetics, no hint of argument, … 47a, Hebrews 1-8 Hardcover – November 11, 1991 by William L. Lane (Author) 4.4 out of 5 stars 20 ratings. (Hebrews 1:1-3) Malachi was their last prophet before Jesus ’ birth and that was about 400 years prior. whom "He is not ashamed to call His brethren," but above the angels, fellow partakers in part with Him, though infinitely His inferiors, in the glories, holiness, and joys of heaven; "sons of God," and angel "messengers," though subordinate to the divine Angel--"Messenger of the covenant"). 3. Who being--by pre-existent and essential being. Quotation from Psalms 110:1 . Though the angels may collectively be called “sons of God” (such as in Job 1:6), but no angel is ever given that title individually. ministers." "Perish" does not mean annihilation; just as it did not mean so in the case of "the world that being overflowed with water, perished" under Noah ( 2 Peter 3:6 ). angels were designed by God to be subject to Him. A mortal king speaks by his ambassador, not (as the King of kings) in his ambassador. Literally, "ages" with all things and persons belonging to them; the universe, including all space and ages of time, and all material and spiritual existences. . But the context refers to a definite point of time, namely, that of His having entered on the inheritance ( Hebrews 1:4 ). But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: “Who makes His angels spirits While I may not agree with every exegetical conclusion Lane makes, he is always worth reading on a given passage. "Light of (from) light" [Nicene Creed]. The manifestations of God by angels (and even by the angel of the covenant) at different times in the Old Testament, did not bring man and God into personal union, as the manifestation of God in human flesh does. They are His angels and His ministers. 1-7) | Gouge, William | ISBN: 9781599250656 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. b. There are no seats for the angels around the throne of God, because they are constantly busy praising God and serving Him. The composition of the community to whom the author writes is … iii. There are many other ways that angels minister to the people of God, but the key point is that our Lord uses these beings for our benefit. All appellations are but fragments of its glory beams united in it as in a central sun, Revelation 19:12 . The Jews of former days ( 1 Corinthians 10:1 ). righteousness--Everlasting duration and righteousness go together ( Psalms 45:2 , 89:14 ). For to which of the angels did He ever say: “You are My Son, "Christ is preached even in passages where many might contend that the Father was principally intended" [BENGEL]. . Since the firstborn son was “first in line” and received the position of favor and honor, the title “firstborn” could indicate that someone was of the highest position and honor. b. The Septuagint, "in the beginning" (as in Genesis 1:1 ) answers by contrast to the end implied in "They shall perish," &c. The Greek order here (not in the Septuagint) is, "Thou in the beginning, O Lord," which throws the "Lord" into emphasis. In the Greek, "again" is transposed; but this does not oblige us, as ALFORD thinks, to translate, "when He again shall have introduced," &c. namely, at Christ's second coming; for there is no previous mention of a first bringing in; and "again" is often used in quotations, not to be joined with the verb, but parenthetically ("that I may again quote Scripture"). THE HIGHEST OF ALL REVELATIONS IS GIVEN US NOW IN THE SON OF GOD, WHO IS GREATER THAN THE ANGELS, AND WHO, HAVING COMPLETED REDEMPTION, SITS ENTHRONED AT GOD'S RIGHT HAND. The Son is the last and highest manifestation of God ( Matthew 21:34 Matthew 21:37 ); not merely a measure, as in the prophets, but the fulness of the Spirit of God dwelling in Him bodily ( John 1:16 , 3:34 , Colossians 2:9 ). You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. What the angels are as to their office: they are ministering spirits. I. Veerman, David. Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4. 1:1 "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets," Over the course of possibly 1,800 years (from Job 2200 B.C. For to which of the angels did He ever say: The author of Hebrews proved that Jesus is superior to any angelic being because God the Father says things to God the Son that He never said to angels. As the first begotten, He is heir of the universe ( Hebrews 1:6 ), which He made instrumentally, Hebrews 11:3 , where "by the Word of God" answers to "by whom"' (the Son of God) here ( John 1:3 ). In a more distant and perfect sense, it is fulfilled in the Son of David, Jesus Christ. “Anointed” has in mind the ministry and presence of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity. In Deuteronomy 32:43 , the Septuagint has, "Let all the angels of God worship Him," words not now found in the Hebrew. "Better," that is, superior to. Initial impressions of Hebrews might suggest that the writer is detached from any context. 9. Very highly recommended. Hebrews 1:14 , "ministering spirits," favors English Version here. Most importantly beyond that fact God has spoken with words in the Bible in a variety of ways through a variety of people over hundreds of years without any … iv. sent forth--present participle: "being sent forth" continually, as their regular service in all ages. Hear Him!” (Mark 9:7). The writer, though not inscribing his name, was well known to those addressed ( Hebrews 13:19 ). Hebrews 1:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 1:1, NIV: "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways," Hebrews 1:1, ESV: "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets," Hebrews 1:1, KJV: "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets," Anyone who sits in the divine presence shows that they have the perfect right to be there. a. We may request cookies to be set on your device. The human author of Hebrews remains unknown, but the book’s … Commentary on the Book of Hebrews Vol 1: Volume 1 | Hegg, Tim | ISBN: 9780991663989 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. However, the content of the book, including the frequent references to the Hebrew Scriptures, makes it clear that he was writing to Jewish Christians who were sorely tempted to leave the Christian church and revert to Jewish worship. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. KIMCHI says that the ninety-third through the hundred first Psalms contain in them the mystery of Messiah. God gave his name great honour when he raised him from the dead. Yet Jesus can – at the invitation of God the Father – sit at the right hand of God the Father. First, In creating the world (Hebrews 1:10): And thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands. . When He pleases, He makes them to sit ( Judges 6:11 ); at other times to stand ( Isaiah 6:2 ); at times to resemble women ( Zechariah 5:9 ); at other times to resemble men ( Genesis 18:2 ); at times He makes them 'spirits'; at times, fire." He is "heir of all things" by right of creation, and especially by right of redemption. "In one way He was seen by Abraham, in another by Moses, in another by Elias, and in another by Micah; Isaiah, Daniel, and Ezekiel, beheld different forms" [THEODORET]. . The forty-fifth Psalm in its first meaning was addressed to Solomon; but the Holy Spirit inspired the writer to use language which in its fulness can only apply to the antitypical Solomon, the true Royal Head of the theocracy. Let me read you what Hebrews 1:1-2 says: In the past God spoke to our ...read more Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-12. As a *human being, Jesus was the Son of God. Commentary Part I, Chapters 1-9 HEBREWS IVP New Testament Commentary Series. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. The Greek implies, He not only appointed His Son heir of all things before creation, but He also (better than "also He") made by Him the worlds. Hebrews 1 Resources. Many of those not born first in the Bible are given the title “firstborn.” David is an example of this (Psalm 89:27) and so is Ephraim (Jeremiah 31:9). (1) one is, that the passage is not in the Hebrew; and it seems hardly credible that in writing to Hebrews, and to those residing in the very country where the Hebrew Scriptures were constantly used, he should adduce as a proof-text on an important doctrine what was not in their Scriptures. 10. changed--as one lays aside a garment to put on another. The writer, though not inscribing his name, was well known to those addressed ( Hbr 13:19). i. As "being" ( Hebrews 1:3 ) expresses His essential being so "being made" ( Hebrews 7:26 ) marks what He became in His assumed manhood ( Philippians 2:6-9 ). He was going to clearly show how far we were from Him by pointing out our rebellious ways (sins) and also show a single way back. In a near and imperfect sense, the promise of 2 Samuel 7:14 was fulfilled in David’s son Solomon. A fuller accomplishment is yet to be, when He shall be VISIBLY the anointed King over the whole earth (set by the Father) on His holy hill of Zion, Psalms 2:6 Psalms 2:8 . You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth: This shows that Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, is the Creator. And the heavens are the work of Your hands. He enjoyed standing in front of the fire, leaning on the hearth and warming himself in a relaxed manner, but every time he did one of the Queen’s attendants invited him to look at something on the other side of the room, making him move. The "I" in Greek is emphatic; I the Everlasting Father have begotten Thee this day, that is, on this day, the day of Thy being manifested as My Son, "the first-begotten of the dead" ( Colossians 1:18 , Revelation 1:5 ). remainest--through (so the Greek) all changes. A name that no than knew but He Himself.". 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