The Lord Christ had the original right to govern the world, because he made the world in the beginning. They are incorporeal spirits, as God is, but ministering to Him as inferiors. He Made Purification of Sins Maundy Thursday. One is hard-pressed to find a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Hebrews from a Torah perspective. 12. vesture--Greek, "an enwrapping cloak." laid the foundation of--"firmly founded" is included in the idea of the Greek. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. (Compare Numbers 12:6-8 ). 9. They could not … 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 ). 47a, Hebrews 1-8 (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Thomas Nelson, 1991), lxvii. 1. The Rabbins divided the whole of time into "this age," or "world," and "the age to come" ( Hebrews 2:5 , 6:5 ). 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. Apr 4, 1996. 3. Who being--by pre-existent and essential being. Only as Man he has his fellows, and as anointed with the Holy Spirit; but he is above all prophets, priests, and kings, that ever were employed in the service of God on earth. 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). 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. James. In the Psalms 104:3 Psalms 104:4 , the subject in each clause comes first, and the attribute predicated of it second; so the Greek article here marks "angels" and "ministers" as the subjects, and "winds" and "flame of fire," predicates, Schemoth Rabba says, "God is called God of Zebaoth (the heavenly hosts), because He does what He pleases with His angels. the world--subject to Christ ( Hebrews 2:5 ). Another passage of Scripture, Psalm 12:25-27, is recited, in which the Almighty power of the Lord Jesus Christ is declared, both in creating the world and in changing it. . In this, Jesus is superior to the *angels. for ever . iniquity--"unnrighteousness." 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." 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. 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. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. by--Greek, "in." Chapter 5. Chapter 12 . 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 ). God ruled the theocracy in and through Him. Verses 1 and 2 explain that God spoke through prophets in the past, and speaks now through Jesus Christ. Those who hunger for the truth of His inspired Word will be helped and encouraged by the insights this commentary offers in understanding, appreciating, and applying the eternal message of this inspired book of the Scriptures. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion 12:6, 8; Joel 2:28 in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 # John 1:14 who being the brightness of His glory and the express # 2 Cor. 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. The writer, though not inscribing his name, was well known to those addressed ( Hebrews 13:19). Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4. Hebrews 1:3 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 1:3, NIV: "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven." 14. ministering spirits--referring to Hebrews 1:7 , "spirits . 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]. 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. A name that no than knew but He Himself.". (1-3) And in his superiority to all the holy angels. 13. The saints, at present, are heirs, not yet come into possession. 4. Paul shows that His humbled form (at which the Jews might stumble) is no objection to His divine Messiahship. All was not revealed to each one prophet; but one received one portion of revelation, and another another. shall not fail--Hebrew, "shall not end." His right, as God with the Father, was absolute, resulting from his creating power. 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 ). Thus it was necessary that the apostle should insist, not only on … heavens--plural: not merely one, but manifold, and including various orders of heavenly intelligences ( Ephesians 4:10 ). 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. Each only knew in part; but when that which was perfect came in Messiah, that which was in part was done away ( 1 Corinthians 13:12 ). Not only this proves His superiority, BUT a more decisive proof is Psalms 97:7 , which shows that not only at His resurrection, but also in prospect of His being brought into the world (compare Hebrews 9:11 , 10:5 ) as man, in His incarnation, nativity ( Luke 2:9-14 ), temptation ( Matthew 4:10 Matthew 4:11 ), resurrection ( Matthew 28:2 ), and future second advent in glory. 11. 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 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. PREVIOUS NEXT. Chapter 8. . Volume 1 covers Hebrews chapters 1-8. Quotation from Psalms 110:1 . remainest--through (so the Greek) all changes. . (4-14). English Version, "maketh His angels spirits," means, He maketh them of a subtle, incorporeal nature, swift as the wind. 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. Christ has a fourfold right to the title "Son of God"; (1) By generation, as begotten of God; (2) By commission, as sent by God; (3) By resurrection, as "the first-begotten of the dead" (compare Luke 20:36 , Romans 1:4 , Revelation 1:5 ); (4) By actual possession, as heir of all [BISHOP PEARSON]. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Hebrews. . Lesson 1: God Has Spoken (Hebrews 1:1-2a) Lesson 2: The Supremacy of the Son (Hebrews 1:2b-3) Lesson 3: The Son’s Supremacy over Angels (Hebrews 1:4-14) Lesson 4: The Danger of Drifting Spiritually (Hebrews 2:1-4) Lesson 5: Our Glorious Destiny in Christ (Hebrews 2:5-9) Lesson 6: Why Jesus’ Death Was Fitting (Hebrews 2:10) Lesson 7: Jesus Our Brother and Savior (Hebrews … A mortal king speaks by his ambassador, not (as the King of kings) in his ambassador. 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 ). 10. 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 ). The covenant of the possession of the earth was renewed with Noah and his seed on the renovated earth. 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 . "Better," that is, superior to. Hebrews 1:1-14 . In beholding the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ, we behold the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Father, John 14:7; the fulness of the Godhead dwells, not typically, or in a figure, but really, in him. The writer, though not inscribing his name, was well known to those addressed ().For proofs of Paul being the author, see … Hebrews 1:1-2 Commentary. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS (Hebrews 1:1-2:18) CHRIST IS BETTER THAN ANGELS; CHRIST IS PREFERRED ABOVE ANGELS; BOTH IN PERSON AND IN OFFICE. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son,. Hebrews 1. To prove this, several passages are brought from the Old Testament. . His being made heir follows His sonship, and preceded His making the worlds ( Proverbs 8:22 Proverbs 8:23 , Ephesians 3:11 ). In These Last Days, God Has Spoken by a Son Palm Sunday. the wings of the wind." The letter is primarily written to Jewish believers, who placed great importance on the prophets of the Old Testament. As "the first-begotten" He has the rights of primogeniture ( Romans 8:29 ); Colossians 1:15 Colossians 1:16 Colossians 1:18 ). 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"). whom He sets (Hebrew, "anointed," Psalms 2:6 ) on His "holy hill of Zion," as King of the Jews and of the whole earth. [ATHANASIUS, Against Arius, Orations, 2]. Chapter 4. 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. 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 ). 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. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Christmas is the Festival of the Incarnation. Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12] View Bible Text . 7. of--The Greek is rather, "In reference TO the angels." 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 ). Verse 1. From the glory of the person and office of Christ, we proceed to the glory of his grace. Chapter 1. by his Son--Greek, "IN (His) Son" ( John 14:10 ). . That he should by himself cleanse us from our sins is a wonder of love beyond our utmost powers of admiration, gratitude, and praise. 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 ). EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The author identified neither himself nor the people to whom he was writing. 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. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. This is the only New Testament book which we don’t know the author of. Hebrews 1:13–14. Israel, in the Babylonian captivity, in the hundred second Psalm, casts her hopes of deliverance on Messiah, the unchanging covenant God of Israel. But, how much greater things are said of Christ by the Father! The Spirit, by Paul, treats the Hebrew of the Old Testament, with independence of handling, presenting the divine truth in various aspects; sometimes as here sanctioning the Septuagint (compare Isaiah 34:4 , Revelation 6:14 ); sometimes the Hebrew; sometimes varying from both. There have many attempts to deduce the author of this book, yet nothing definitive. CONSIDER JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission. Salem Media Group. He spoke many times and in many different ways. 3 He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. 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 ). Compare 1 Timothy 3:16 , "seen of angels"; God manifesting Messiah as one to be gazed at with adoring love by heavenly intelligences ( Ephesians 3:10 , 2 Thessalonians 1:9 2 Thessalonians 1:10 , 1 Peter 3:22 ). 1. So it shall be after the perishing by fire ( 2 Peter 3:12 2 Peter 3:13 ). Of … General . 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 ). in divers manners--for example, internal suggestions, audible voices, the Urim and Thummim, dreams, and visions. 6. Thus He is antitype to Solomon, "chosen of all David's many sons to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel," even as His father David was chosen before all the house of his father's sons. For--substantiating His having "obtained a more excellent name than the angels." brightness of his glory--Greek, the effulgence of His glory. Heb 1:1-14.T HE H IGHEST OF A LL R EVELATIONS I S G IVEN U S N OW IN THE S ON OF G OD, W HO I S G REATER THAN THE A NGELS, AND W HO, H AVING C OMPLETED R EDEMPTION, S ITS E NTHRONED AT G OD'S R IGHT H AND.. This power … thou art the same--( Isaiah 46:4 , Malachi 3:6 ). of Sin has made a great change in the world for the worse, and Christ will make a great change in it for the better. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Hebrews begins with a reference to God's communication with mankind. Watch our overview video on the book of Hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. So Matthew, a Jew writing especially for Jews, quotes Scripture, not by the formula, "It is written," but "said," &c. in time past--From Malachi, the last of the Old Testament prophets, for four hundred years, there had arisen no prophet, in order that the Son might be the more an object of expectation [BENGEL]. The translation, "maketh winds His messengers, and a flame of fire His ministers (! KIMCHI says that the ninety-third through the hundred first Psalms contain in them the mystery of Messiah. 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 ). . Christ will fold up this world as a garment, not to be abused any longer, not to be used as it has been. What does Hebrews 1:1 mean? The image is taken from the custom of conquerors putting the feet on the necks of the conquered ( Joshua 10:24 Joshua 10:25 ). 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. 1. at sundry times--Greek, "in many portions." In the beginning, God made the whole world and everything that there is. He is "heir of all things" by right of creation, and especially by right of redemption. So Psalms 18:10 , "a cherub . It celebrates the birth of the baby Jesus. Updated: Fri, 10/02/2020 - 10:01 By admin. Proud member "The fulness of the glory of the peculiar name "the Son of God," is unattainable by human speech or thought. Bible Verse; Newest; Oldest; Most Viewed; Most Shared; Sermon. "Christ is preached even in passages where many might contend that the Father was principally intended" [BENGEL]. Mar 31, 1996. The angels minister to them in opposing the malice and power of evil spirits, in protecting and keeping their bodies, instructing and comforting their souls, under Christ and the Holy Ghost. The same in nature, therefore in covenant faithfulness to Thy people. God’s Supreme Revelation. 5 Ibid. They "all," how ever various their ranks, "minister"; He is ministered to. CHAPTER 1. 6 William L. Lane, Word Biblical Commentary Vol. As a *human being, Jesus was the Son of God. John Piper Apr 4, 1996 42 Shares Sermon. (Hebrews 1:1) Like the Fourth Gospel and the Book of Genesis, this epistle begins with God. As God (the Father) is introduced as having spoken here; so God the Son, Hebrews 2:3 ; God the Holy Ghost, Hebrews 3:7 . 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. 1 Many years ago, God spoke to our ancestors by his prophets. 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. All appellations are but fragments of its glory beams united in it as in a central sun, Revelation 19:12 . Hebrews 4:1 Commentaries: Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. when Thou hast ransomed and opened heaven to Thy people. 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. Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Peter, Apollos, and others have been proposed. the fathers--the Jewish fathers. )," is plainly wrong. They "stand" ( Luke 1:19 ) before God, or are "sent forth" to execute the divine commands on behalf of them whom He pleases to save; He "sits on the right hand of the Majesty on high" ( Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:13 ). Updated: Fri, 05/01/2020 - 15:01 By admin. Let us not then set our hearts upon that which is not what we take it to be, and will not be what it now is. There are no apologetics, no hint of … 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 ). worlds--the inferior and the superior worlds ( Colossians 1:16 ). Angels are sent forth on ministrations to God and Christ, not primarily to men, though for the good of "those who are about to inherit salvation" (so the Greek): the elect, who believe, or shall believe, for whom all things, angels included, work together for good ( Romans 8:28 ). The communication of the divine essence in its fulness, involves eternal generation; for the divine essence has no beginning. 2 But in these last days, he has spoken to us in his Son. the antitype to Solomon, son of David. by Ray C. Stedman. 1:1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The true "Prophet" of God. The image is drawn from the custom of anointing guests at feasts ( Psalms 23:5 ); or rather of anointing kings: not until His ascension did He assume the kingdom as Son of man. Hebrews 12:1 Commentary. Being made . For when has one seen light without effulgence?" The Epistle to the Hebrews. "I will be his father and he shall be my son." God gave his name great honour when he raised him from the dead. The Psalm here quoted applied primarily in a less full sense to Solomon, of whom God promised by Nathan to David. . Background of the Book. Some oldest manuscripts read, "lawlessness." 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"). The Old Testament revelations were fragmentary in substance, and manifold in form; the very multitude of prophets shows that they prophesied only in part. It is declared how Christ was qualified for the office of Mediator, and how he was confirmed in it: he has the name Messiah from his being anointed. International Bible Lesson Commentary Hebrews 1:1-9 (Hebrews 1:1) In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, The heavens declare the glory of God without words (see Psalm 19). God spake to his ancient people at sundry times, through successive generations, and in divers manners, as he thought proper; sometimes by personal directions, sometimes by dreams, sometimes by visions, sometimes by Divine influences on the minds of the prophets. Angels' ministrations are not properly rendered to men, since the latter have no power of commanding them, though their ministrations to God are often directed to the good of men. "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]. angels were designed by God to be subject to Him. He Sat Down at the … in the beginning--English Version, Psalms 102:25 , "of old": Hebrew, "before," "aforetime." Christ shall go on conquering and to conquer. Commentary Part I, Chapters 1-9 HEBREWS IVP New Testament Commentary Series. "Light of (from) light" [Nicene Creed]. All Rights Reserved. We see in this Scripture above that God the Father called Jesus, God. Hebrews 1 Resources. 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 13 And to which of the angels has he ever said, ( W)“Sit at my right hand. a sceptre of righteousness--literally, "a rod of rectitude," or "straightforwardness." They have never become sons of God. We never can be thankful enough that God has in so many ways, and with such increasing clearness, spoken to us fallen sinners concerning salvation. CONSIDER JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Hebrews - Charles Swindoll - Chart on right . He rules; they serve. The Epistle to the Hebrews is one of the most beautiful ones of the NT. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–4. as . Initial impressions of Hebrews might suggest that the writer is detached from any context. works of thine hands--the heavens, as a woven veil or curtain spread out. Book List. "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 ). He decided that everything should belong to his Son. 5. Hebrews 1 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the books most valued by expositors of the New Testament. . Here is the office of the angels; they are God's ministers or servants, to do his pleasure. spirits--or "winds": Who employeth His angels as the winds, His ministers as the lightnings; or, He maketh His angelic ministers the directing powers of winds and flames, when these latter are required to perform His will. "Who is so senseless as to doubt concerning the eternal being of the Son? Chapter 13. 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 - God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, As "spirits" implies the wind-like velocity and subtle nature of the cherubim, so "flame of fire" expresses the burning devotion and intense all-consuming zeal of the adoring seraphim (meaning "burning), Isaiah 6:1 . For proofs of Paul being the author, see my Introduction. The oldest manuscripts prefix "and" (compare Esther 4:11 ). Retrouvez Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, Volume 1... - Primary Source Edition et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. So the superiority of the Son of God to angels is shown. Let the thoughts of this make us watchful, diligent, and desirous of that better world. . express image--"impress." PREVIOUS NEXT. (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 ." Thus it was necessary that the apostle should insist, not only on Christ's being the Creator of all things, and therefore of angels themselves, but as being the risen and exalted Messiah in human nature, to whom angels, authorities, and powers are made subject. 11 they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, 12 like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. 8. "Commissions them to assume the agency or form of flames for His purposes" [ALFORD]. (1-2a) Jesus brought a revelation superior to the prophets of old. He had been always Son, but now first was manifested as such in His once humbled, now exalted manhood united to His Godhead. Chapter 2. 1. The writer, though not inscribing his name, was well known to those addressed ( Hebrews 13:19 ). 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. The Saviour has done much to make all men his friends, yet he has enemies. Hebrews 1:1. I have chosen 2 Scriptures from Isaiah to show the greatness of Jesus. righteousness--Everlasting duration and righteousness go together ( Psalms 45:2 , 89:14 ). 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 . Introduction to Hebrews. Chapter 11. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–4. "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 ). Hebrews 1 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, produced by John Wesley between 1754 and 1765, has stood the test of time. The surpassing dignity of the Son of God in his Divine person, and in his creating and mediatorial work. Hebrews 1:1-4. "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. For proofs of Paul being the author, see my Introduction. 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. 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. © 2021 Christianity.com. Noté /5. But they shall be made his footstool, by humble submission, or by utter destruction. therefore--because God loves righteousness and hates iniquity. fold them up--So the Septuagint, Psalms 102:26 ; but the Hebrew, "change them." This is probably the true translation of the Hebrew there, and also of the Greek of Hebrews here; for it is likely the Son is addressed, "O God," as in Hebrews 1:8 . In Deuteronomy 32:43 , the Septuagint has, "Let all the angels of God worship Him," words not now found in the Hebrew. Chapter 7. 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