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Angels as God's Ministers
Commentators explain that this verse, quoting Psalm 104:4, defines the nature and role of angels. They are God's powerful and swift ministers, serving His purposes with the speed of wind and the intensity of fire. Unlike the Son, who is the Sovereign Lord, angels are created beings who function as servants, executing God's commands.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
And of the angels he says, Who makes his angels spirits. He gives to them an inferior name and assigns to them a more humble office. They …
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 1:7
Of the angels (προς τους αγγελους). "With reference to" (προς) as in Lu 20:9. So "of the Son" in verse 8. Note μεν here and δε in …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
Spirits: Better, winds. It is very difficult to assign any clear meaning to the ordinary rendering—unless, indeed, we wer…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 1:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
So you perceive that Christ is no created angel. He is sometimes compared to an angel. He is sometimes called the angel of the covenant, but he is …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 1:7
The Hebrew of Ps 104:4 can mean either that God makes the winds his messengers and the flames his servants or that he makes his messengers (angels)…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 1:7
16th Century
Theologian
And to the angels, etc. To the angels means of the angels. But the passage quoted seems to have been given a different m…
John Gill
On Hebrews 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 7 And of the angels he saith
Or "to the angels", as in the following verse, "to the Son", which stands oppose…
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…