Heb 1:7 | TNotes | STEP | 1:7 This verse quotes Ps 104:4 to show that the angels are messengers or servants and, therefore, of a lesser rank than the Son, whom they serve. • In the Old Testament, angels are sometimes associated with winds and fire (see Exod 3:2 ; Judg 6:21 ; 13:16 , 20 ; 2 Sam 22:11 ; Pss 18:10 ; 35:5 ), which is why angels are mentioned in connection with God’s lordship over nature.

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bPs 104:4►

cExod 3:2►

dJudg 6:21►

e13:16►

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g2 Sam 22:11►

hPss 18:10►

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‏ Hebrews 1:7

1:7 ^a This verse quotes Ps 104:4 ^b to show that the angels are messengers or servants and, therefore, of a lesser rank than the Son, whom they serve.

• In the Old Testament, angels are sometimes associated with winds and fire (see Exod 3:2 ^c; Judg 6:21 ^d; 13:16 ^e, 20 ^f; 2 Sam 22:11 ^g; Pss 18:10 ^h; 35:5 ⁱ), which is why angels are mentioned in connection with God’s lordship over nature.