hebrews-1:1-3,-exodus-20:4-6-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:2-3

The transcendent glory of the Son of God. "His Son, whom he hath appointed Heir of all things," etc. The Divine Son, the last and brightest revelation of God to man, is here set before us as supremely glorious in several respects. I. IN THE VASTNESS OF HIS POSSESSIONS . "Whom he appointed heir of all things." Because he is the Son of God he is constituted Heir of all things. The whole universe is his. "He is Lord of all." "All things that the Father hath are mine; "All mine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:2-3

The surpassing glory of Christ, who is the Substance of type Christian revelation. I. THIS PASSAGE SETS FORTH THE PERFECT DEITY OF CHRIST . If the doctrine of the Trinity is not here, it is at least implied that in the Godhead there are more Persons than one. "God hath spoken by his Son;" "God hath appointed him;" "Through him God made," etc. Then the Father and Son are distinct Persons. But, as clearly, they are one God, for there are statements here with reference to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:2-4

The glory of the God-Man. So soon as the apostle mentions the "Son," there spreads out before his mind a vast expanse of the territory of revelation—the loftiest shining table-land of truth which the Scriptures open to our gaze. Indeed, this sentence supplies a sublime basis for all true Christology. It describes at once the Redeemer's essential glory as the pre-existent One, and his mediatorial glory as the incarnate Messiah. I. THE GLORY OF CHRIST IN RELATION TO GOD .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Who, being , etc. The participle ᾢν —not γενόμενος , as in Hebrews 1:4 —denotes (as does still more forcibly ὐπάρχων in the cognate passage, Philippians 2:6 ) what the Son is in himself essentially and independently of his manifestation in time. This transcendent idea is conveyed by two metaphorical expressions, differing in the metaphors used, but concurrent in meaning. The brightness of his glory . The word δόξα (translated "glory"), though net in classical Greek... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Jesus as the Brightness of God's glory. I. THE GLORY OF GOD IS MANIFESTED TO MEN . Our relations of dependence upon God are exalted by our perception of him upon whom we depend. It is not as if a hand stretched out of the unseen, laying before us our daily bread, and then withdrawing itself, as if it concerned us nothing to know the Giver provided only we got the gift. God. is desirous that we should both know him, the Giver, and as much of his glory as it is possible for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Jesus as the express Image of the Divine substance. The more we ponder the various terms used for describing Jesus in the introduction to this Epistle, the more we see how the writer is striving to glorify Jesus by separating him from the common mass of men and presenting him to our thoughts in the most intimate relation with God. It is meant to be regarded as a relation of the closest correspondence in all possible ways. To say that God is the Father and Jesus the Son is not enough; for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Reality over against phenomena. It is very striking to notice in this third verse that the assertions with respect to Jesus are not at all the assertions that would have been made by the bulk of his contemporaries. They did not see all this glory being manifested, this essence of divinity shaping itself, this mighty sustaining of all things, this cleansing away of sin, this assumption of a seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Have we not to notice again and again in the level of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:1

God who at sundry times - The commencement of this Epistle varies from all the others which Paul wrote. In every other instance he at first announces his name, and the name of the church or of the individual to whom he wrote. In regard to the reason why he here varies from that custom, see the introduction, section 3. This commences with the full acknowledgment of his belief that God had made important revelations in past times, but that now he had communicated his will in a manner that more... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:2

Hath in these last days - In this the final dispensation; or in this dispensation under which the affairs of the world will be wound up. Phrases similar to this occur frequently in the Scriptures. They do not imply that the world was soon coming to an end, but that that was the “last” dispensation, the “last” period of the world. There had been the patriarchal period, the period under the Law, the prophets, etc., and This was the period during which God’s “last” method of communication would be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:3

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 exceedingly important with reference to a correct view of the Redeemer. Every word which is employed is of great importance, and should be clearly understood in order to a correct apprehension of the passage. First, in what manner does it refer to the Redeemer? To his divine nature? To the mode of his existence before he was incarnate? Or to him as he appeared on earth?... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:2-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 1:3

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