Heb 1:4 | TNotes | STEP | 1:4 The Son’s exalted position shows that the Son is far greater than the angels in status or rank. First-century Jews were fascinated with angels and held them in high esteem, so the author of Hebrews establishes the Son’s superiority to them. • just as the name ... is greater: Cp. 2 Sam 7:8-14 . Some commentators believe that the title “Son” is the name implied here. Others think the name is Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Old Testament (Exod 3:14-15 ; cp. Phil 2:9-11 ).

b2 Sam 7:8-14►

cExod 3:14-15►

dPhil 2:9-11►

‏ Hebrews 1:4

1:4 ^a The Son’s exalted position shows that the Son is far greater than the angels in status or rank. First-century Jews were fascinated with angels and held them in high esteem, so the author of Hebrews establishes the Son’s superiority to them.

• just as the name ... is greater: Cp. 2 Sam 7:8-14 ^b. Some commentators believe that the title “Son” is the name implied here. Others think the name is Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Old Testament (Exod 3:14-15 ^c; cp. Phil 2:9-11 ^d).