Heb 1:5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 1:5-14: 1:5-14 In these ten verses, the author uses a variety of Old Testament texts to show that Jesus is superior to the angels. Among ancient Jewish and Christian interpreters, Old Testament passages were strung together one after the other in “chain quotations” (called “pearl stringing”) to convince the hearers or readers of a certain theological point by presenting a lot of scriptural evidence together. 1:5 God ... said: This verse quotes Ps 2:7 and 2 Sam 7:14 . By exalting Jesus to his right hand (see Acts 1:9-11 ; 2:32-36 ; 7:55-56 ), the Father proclaimed his unique relationship with the Son. • Today I have become your Father (or Today I reveal you as my Son ): Jesus did not become the Son at the exaltation—he had been involved in creation (Heb 1:2 )—but the exaltation verified his identity to all.

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‏ Hebrews 1:5

Summary for Heb 1:5-14: 1:5-14 ^a In these ten verses, the author uses a variety of Old Testament texts to show that Jesus is superior to the angels. Among ancient Jewish and Christian interpreters, Old Testament passages were strung together one after the other in “chain quotations” (called “pearl stringing”) to convince the hearers or readers of a certain theological point by presenting a lot of scriptural evidence together. 1:5 ^b God ... said: This verse quotes Ps 2:7 ^c and 2 Sam 7:14 ^d. By exalting Jesus to his right hand (see Acts 1:9-11 ^e; 2:32-36 ^f; 7:55-56 ^g), the Father proclaimed his unique relationship with the Son.

• Today I have become your Father (or Today I reveal you as my Son): Jesus did not become the Son at the exaltation—he had been involved in creation (Heb 1:2 ^h)—but the exaltation verified his identity to all.