Psa 8:6 | TNotes | STEP | 8:6 gave them charge of everything: The psalmist is still referring to humans in general. Paul applies these words to Jesus as the perfect man who has made the created order—even death (1 Cor 15:25-27 )—subject to God and his glory. The New Testament connects these themes of creation and salvation with Jesus Christ (John 1:1-2 , 14 ; Col 1:16 ).

b1 Cor 15:25-27►

cJohn 1:1-2►

eCol 1:16►

‏ Psalms 8:6

8:6 ^a gave them charge of everything: The psalmist is still referring to humans in general. Paul applies these words to Jesus as the perfect man who has made the created order—even death (1 Cor 15:25-27 ^b)—subject to God and his glory. The New Testament connects these themes of creation and salvation with Jesus Christ (John 1:1-2 ^c, 14 ^d; Col 1:16 ^e).