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His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself made purification for our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
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Commentators explain that calling Jesus the "brightness of his glory" and the "express image of his substance" means He is the perfect and visible revelation of the invisible God. Like a sunbeam reveals the sun or a seal's impression perfectly matches the die, Jesus shows us exactly what God is like in His character, nature, and power. To know God, we must look to Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who being the brightness of his glory. This verse is designed to state the dignity and exalted rank of the Son of God and is extremely imp…
Being (ων). Absolute and timeless existence (present active participle of ειμ) in contrast with γενομενος in verse 4 like ην in Jo…
19th Century
Anglican
Who being the brightness . . .—Who being the effulgence of His glory and the exact image of His substance. The first figu…
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Baptist
Whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Who being the brightness of his glory, etc. These things are said of Christ partly regarding his divine essence, and partly as a partaker …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who being the brightness of his glory Or "of glory"; of God the Father, the God of glory, and who is glory itself; so called o…
God spoke to His ancient people at various times, through successive generations, and in diverse ways, as He saw fit: sometimes by personal directi…
13th Century
Catholic
Having shown Christ’s greatness concerning His unique origin, the majesty of His dominion, and the power of His activity, the Apostle now shows His…
