Hebrews 1:4

Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 1

“Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.”Hebrews 1:4

What Does Hebrews 1:4 Mean?

Hebrews 1:4 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 1, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Hebrews 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ephesians 1:21“Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:”Philippians 2:9“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:”1 Peter 3:22“Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”Hebrews 2:9“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.”Revelation 5:11“And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;”Psalms 2:7“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”2 Thessalonians 1:7“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,”Colossians 1:18“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”Colossians 2:10“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”Genesis 32:1“And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.”Hebrews 1:9“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”Acts 10:3“He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.”

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