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having become so much better than the angels, as he has inherited a more excellent name than they have.
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Exalted After His Work
Commentators note the phrase "having become" better than the angels. This doesn't deny Christ's eternal superiority but refers specifically to his exaltation in his human nature after he made "purification for sins" (v. 3). His ascension to the throne was a public declaration of his supreme rank over all creation, including the highest angels.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Being made so much better. This means being exalted so much above the angels. The word "better" here does not refer to moral character, bu…
Having become (γενομενος). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα. In contrast with on in verse 3.
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19th Century
Anglican
Being made.—Better, having become. These words must be closely connected with the last clause of Hebrews 1:3; they speak …
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Baptist
They are servants, but they are not sons; they are created, but they are not begotten. You see what he says to the Son – I will be to him a Fat…
“He became” is again somewhat unexpected (cf. “appointed,” v.2). The writer has made some strong statements about the excellence of Christ’s person…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Being made so much better than the angels Christ is so much better than the angels, as the Creator, than the creatur…
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Many Jews had a superstitious or idolatrous respect for angels because they had received the law and other messages of the Divine will through thei…
13th Century
Catholic
As mentioned, the Apostle devotes this entire first chapter to exalting Christ over the angels because of His excellence. Therefore, he lists four …
