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You have put all things in subjection under his feet." For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don`t see all things subjected to him, yet.
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Humanity's Broken Dominion
Commentators explain that this verse first highlights God's original design for humanity to have complete dominion over all creation, as described in Psalm 8. However, it immediately points to our current reality: we do not see this perfect rule. Due to the fall, man's dominion is broken and incomplete, evidenced by natural disasters, disease, and untamed nature. This sets the stage for a greater fulfillment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou hast put all things in subjection (Psalms 8:6). That is, all things are put under the control of man, or, you have given …
In that he subjected (εν τω υποταξα). First aorist active articular infinitive of υπατασσω in the locative case, "in the subjectin…
19th Century
Anglican
Thou hast put . . .—There is in the Greek a studious repetition of the leading word, which should not be lost in translat…
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Baptist
But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
The dignity of a human being is further brought out by the fact that God has “put everything under his feet.” The human race is supreme among the b…
16th Century
Protestant
For in that he put all in subjection under him; or, doubtless, in subjecting all things to him, etc. One might think the argument…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You have put all things in subjection under his feet Good angels, men and devils, all things in heaven, earth, and s…
Neither the current state of the church, nor its more completely restored state—when the prince of this world will be cast out and the kingdoms of …
13th Century
Catholic
Having made a comparison to show that it is more necessary to observe the commandments of Christ than those of the Law delivered by angels, the Apo…
