Hebrews 1:4 “So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherite…”

Hebrews 1:4

So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

World English Bible

having become as much better than the angels as the more excellent name he has inherited is better than theirs.

American Standard Version

having become by so much better than the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

Geneva Bible 1599

And is made so much more excellent then the Angels, in as much as hee hath obteined a more excellent Name then they.

Darby Translation

taking a place by so much better than the angels, as he inherits a name more excellent than they.

Young's Literal Translation

having become so much better than the messengers, as he did inherit a more excellent name than they.

Bible in Basic English

Having become by so much better than the angels, as the name which is his heritage is more noble than theirs.

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Cross references

“so”

Ephesians 1:21 1 Peter 3:22 Hebrews 2:9 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Colossians 1:18 Colossians 2:10

Ephesians 1:21 · BSB

far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

1 Peter 3:22 · BSB

who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

Hebrews 2:9 · BSB

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 · BSB

and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

Colossians 1:18 · BSB

And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Colossians 2:10 · BSB

And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

“by”

Philippians 2:9–11 Psalm 2:7 Psalm 2:8

Philippians 2:9–11 · BSB

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Psalm 2:7 · BSB

I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

Psalm 2:8 · BSB

Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

5For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father” ? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son” ?

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