John Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 1:13

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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But to which of the angels said he at any time, etc..] That is, he never said to any of them in his council, or covenant; he never designed to give them any such honour, as hereafter expressed; he never promised it to them, or bestowed it on them; he never called up any of them to so high a place, or to such a dignity: sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool; yet this he said to his Son, (<19B001>Psalm 110:1) for to him, the Messiah, are they spoken, and have had their fulfilment in him: (see Gill on “<402244>Matthew 22:44”); and therefore he must be greater than the angels.

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