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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;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Being (ων). Absolute and timeless existence (present active participle of ειμ) in contrast with γενομενος in verse 4 like ην in Jo…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Who being the brightne of his glory. This verse is designed to state the dignity and exalted rank of the Son of God and is extremely impor…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Who being the brightne . . .Who being the effulgence of His glory and the exact image of His substance. The first figure…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the brightne of his glory, and the expre image of his pers…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The third proposition about the Son is that he is “the radiance of God’s glory.” The word translated “radiance” (GK 575), meaning a shining forth b…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Who being the brightness of his glory, etc. These things are said of Christ partly regarding his divine essence, and partly as a partaker …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Who being the brightne of his glory
Or "of glory"; of God the Father, the God of glory, and who is glory itself; so called on …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God spoke to His ancient people at various times, through succe ive generations, and in diverse ways, as He saw fit: sometimes by personal directio…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having shown Christ’s greatne concerning His unique origin, the majesty of His dominion, and the power of His activity, the Apostle now shows His g…

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