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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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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 1:4
Having become (γενομενος). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα. In contrast with on in verse 3.
By so much
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 1:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 1:4
“He became” is again somewhat unexpected (cf. “appointed,” v.2). The writer has made some strong statements about the excellence of Christ’s person…
John Gill
On Hebrews 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Being made so much better than the angels
Christ is so much better than the angels, as the Creator, than the creatur…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 1:4–14
17th Century
Minister
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…