Hebrews 1:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴ He had become as much superior [in rank] to the angels as the name He inherited [i.e., “Son.” See next verse] was superior to theirs [i.e., the name “angels” means “messengers”].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ [Taking a place and rank by which] He Himself became as much superior to angels as the glorious Name (title) which He has inherited is different from and more excellent than theirs.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ having become by so much better than the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

Common English Bible

⁴ And the Son became so much greater than the other messengers, such as angels, that he received a more important title than theirs.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And having been made so much better than the Angels, he has inherited a name so much greater than theirs.

Hebrews 1:4 Cross References

Ephesians 1:21

[There He is exalted] high above all rulers and authorities and powers and dominion and every name [i.e., title of honor] that can be given, not only in this present age but [also] in the one to come.

Colossians 1:18

And He is the head of the [spiritual] body, the church. He is [its] source, the firstborn One from the dead [i.e., the first one to return to life, never to die again], so that He could rank first [in importance] over all things.

Colossians 2:10

and you people have been made full [i.e., spiritually complete] in [fellowship with] Him, who is the [spiritual] head over all who rule and have authority.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and to provide [future] rest for you, along with us, who are afflicted. [This will occur] when Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire [i.e., at His second coming], accompanied by His mighty angels.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong, therefore God, your God [i.e., the Father], has placed you above your companions when He anointed you [i.e., specially chose you] with the oil of joy [i.e., your selection as king was a joyous occasion].”

Hebrews 12:17

For you recall how, even after he [later] wanted to inherit the blessing, Esau was rejected [by his father Isaac. See Gen. 37:35- 40]. For he was not able to get his father to change his mind, even though he tearfully begged him [or, “he was not able to change the situation, even though he shed tears over his loss”].

Hebrews 2:9

But we do see Jesus, who was made a little bit lower than the angels [i.e., by suffering death as a human being], and was crowned with splendor and honor because He suffered death. It was by God’s unearned favor that He would experience death for every person.

1 Peter 3:22

He has [now] gone to heaven, and is [seated] at the right side of God, where the angels and [other] authorities and powers have been subjected to Him.