God, who at sundry times — The creation was revealed in the time of Adam; the last judgment, in the time of Enoch: and so at various times, and in various degrees, more explicit knowledge was given. In divers manners — In visions, in dreams, and by revelations of various kinds. Both these are oppose... [ Continue Reading ]
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things — After the name of Son, his inheritance is mentioned. God appointed him the heir long before he made the worlds, Ephesians 3:11; Proverbs 8:22, &c. The Son is the firstborn, born before all things: the heir is a term relating to the creation which followed,... [ Continue Reading ]
Who sat down — The third of these glorious predicates, with which three other particulars are interwoven, which are mentioned likewise, and in the same order, Colossians 1:15, Colossians 1:17, Colossians 1:20. Who, being — The glory which he received in his exaltation at the right hand of the Father... [ Continue Reading ]
This verse has two clauses, the latter of which is treated of, Hebrews 1:5; the former, Hebrews 1:13. Such transpositions are also found in the other epistles of St. Paul, but in none so frequently as in this. The Jewish doctors were peculiarly fond of this figure, and used it much in all their writ... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou art my Son — God of God, Light of Light. This day have I begotten thee — I have begotten thee from eternity, which, by its unalter able permanency of duration, is one continued, unsuccessive day. I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son — I will own myself to be his Father, and hi... [ Continue Reading ]
And again — That is, in another scripture. He — God. Saith, when he bringeth in his first — begotten — This appellation includes that of Son, together with the rights of primogeniture, which the first — begotten Son of God enjoys, in a manner not communicable to any creature. Into the world — Namely... [ Continue Reading ]
Who maketh his angels — This implies, they are only creatures, whereas the Son is eternal, Hebrews 1:8; and the Creator himself, Hebrews 1:10. Spirits and a flame of fire — Which intimates not only their office, but also their nature; which is excellent indeed, the metaphor being taken from the most... [ Continue Reading ]
O God — God, in the singular number, is never in scripture used absolutely of any but the supreme God. Thy reign, of which the sceptre is the ensign, is full of justice and equity. Psalms 45:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity — Thou art infinitely pure and holy. Therefore God — Who, as thou art Mediator, is thy God. Hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness — With the Holy Ghost, the fountain of joy. Above thy fellows — Above all the children of men.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou — The same to whom the discourse is addressed in the preceding verse. Psalms 102:25... [ Continue Reading ]
As a mantle — With all ease. They shall be changed — Into new heavens and a new earth. But thou art eternally the same.... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 110:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Are they not all — Though of various orders. Ministering spirits, sent forth — Ministering before God, sent forth to men. To attend on them — In numerous offices of protection, care, and kindness. Who — Having patiently continued in welldoing, shall inherit everlasting salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]