1 Corinthians 15:27 - Exposition

But when he saith. The "he" refers to God. This indirect method of quotation is common in the rabbis. The reference is to Psalms 8:7 ( LXX .), and the words, spoken of man in general, are here Messianically transferred to the federal Head of humanity, the ideal and perfect God Man, Jesus Christ. (For the fuller explanation of the matter, see Hebrews 2:5-10 .) He is excepted, which did put all things under him. So our Lord says, "All things are delivered unto me of my Father" ( Matthew 11:7 ). The universal dominion of Christ is also insisted on in Ephesians 1:20-22 ; 1 Peter 3:22 .