Heb 2:5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 2:5-9: 2:5-9 The author of Hebrews uses Ps 8:4-6 to transition from the discussion of Christ’s exalted divinity (Heb 1:5-14 ) to the discussion of his humanity (2:10-18 ). Psalm 8 is often presented with Ps 110:1 (see Heb 1:13 ) to speak of the submission of created things to Christ (see 1 Cor 15:25-27 ; Eph 1:20-23 ). Christ is the consummate human being. In his exaltation, he fulfills what fallen humanity could not: true dominion over the created order. 2:5 it is not angels: Cp. 1:13 .

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bPs 8:4-6►

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ePsalm 8►

fPs 110:1►

gHeb 1:13►

h1 Cor 15:25-27►

iEph 1:20-23►

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Summary for Heb 2:5-9: 2:5-9 ^a The author of Hebrews uses Ps 8:4-6 ^b to transition from the discussion of Christ’s exalted divinity (Heb 1:5-14 ^c) to the discussion of his humanity (2:10-18 ^d). Psalm 8 ^e is often presented with Ps 110:1 ^f (see Heb 1:13 ^g) to speak of the submission of created things to Christ (see 1 Cor 15:25-27 ^h; Eph 1:20-23 ⁱ). Christ is the consummate human being. In his exaltation, he fulfills what fallen humanity could not: true dominion over the created order. 2:5 ^j it is not angels: Cp. 1:13 ^k.