A.T. Robertson Commentary Hebrews 1:9

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Hebrews 1:9

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Hebrews 1:9

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows." — Hebrews 1:9 (ASV)

Hath anointed thee (εχρισεν σε). First aorist active indicative of χριω, to anoint, from which verb the verbal Χριστος (Anointed One) comes. See Christ's use of εχρισεν in Lu 4:18 from Isa 66:1.

With the oil of gladness (ελαιον αγαλλιασεως). Accusative case with εχρισεν (second accusative besides σε). Perhaps the festive anointing on occasions of joy (12:2). See Lu 1:44.

Fellows (μετοχους). Old word from μετεχω, partners, sharers, in N.T. only in Hebrews save Lu 5:7. Note παρα with accusative here, beside, beyond, above (by comparison, extending beyond).