Hebrews 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 1:4 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 1:4 — KJV
“Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.”
— Hebrews 1:4 (KJV)
Hebrews 1:4 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 1:4
“But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. covenant: or, testament”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:4: much, better, hath
“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. yet...: or, is yet spoken of”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:4: being, than, obtained
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Yea...: Heb. Yea, because, etc.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:4: made, than, hath
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:4: much, than, more
“The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. shew...: Heb. uncover thine ear”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:4: much, than, hath
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