Hebrews 1:4 net — Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.

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"Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs."

— Hebrews 1:4, NET Bible

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Hebrews 1 — Context

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¶ Introduction: God Has Spoken Fully and Finally in His Son After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets,

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in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.

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The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

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Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.

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The Son Is Superior to Angels For to which of the angels did God ever say,“You are my son! Today I have fathered you”? And in another place he says,“I will be his father and he will be my son.”

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But when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says,“Let all the angels of God worship him!”

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And he says of the angels,“He makes his angels winds and his ministers a flame of fire,”

Hebrews 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 1:4 say?
Hebrews 1:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.”
Where is Hebrews 1:4 in the Bible?
Hebrews 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 1, verse 4.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 1:4.
What translation should I read Hebrews 1:4 in?
Hebrews 1:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 1:4?
Hebrews 1:4 reads (NET): “Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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