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Selected Verse: Philippians 2:9 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Php 2:9 |
King James |
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Wherefore--as the just consequence of His self-humiliation and obedience (Psa 8:5-6; Psa 110:1, Psa 110:7; Mat 28:18; Luk 24:26; Joh 5:27; Joh 10:17; Rom 14:9; Eph 1:20-22; Heb 2:9). An intimation, that if we would hereafter be exalted, we too must, after His example, now humble ourselves (Phi 2:3, Phi 2:5; Phi 3:21; Pe1 5:5-6). Christ emptied Christ; God exalted Christ as man to equality with God [BENGEL].
highly exalted--Greek, "super-eminently exalted" (Eph 4:10).
given him--Greek, "bestowed on Him."
a name--along with the corresponding reality, glory and majesty.
which--Translate, namely, "that which is above every name." The name "JESUS" (Phi 2:10), which is even now in glory His name of honor (Act 9:5). "Above" not only men, but angels (Eph 1:21). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Wherefore - As a reward of this humiliation and these sufferings. The idea is, that there was an appropriate reward for it, and that that was bestowed upon him by his exaltation as Mediator to the right hand of God; compare the notes at Heb 2:9.
God also hath highly exalted him - As Mediator. Though he was thus humbled, and appeared in the form of a servant, he is now raised up to the throne of glory, and to universal dominion. This exaltation is spoken of the Redeemer as he was, sustaining a divine and a human nature. If there was, as has been supposed, some obscuration or withdrawing of the symbols of his glory Phi 2:7, when he became a man, then this refers to the restoration of that glory, and would seem to imply, also, that there was additional honor conferred on him. There was all the augmented glory resulting from the work which he had performed in redeeming man.
And given him a name which is above every name - No other name can be compared with his. It stands alone. He only is Redeemer, Saviour. He only is Christ, the Anointed of God; see the notes at Heb 1:4. He only is the Son of God. His rank, his titles, his dignity, are above all others; see this illustrated in the notes at Eph 1:20-21. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Wherefore (διό)
In consequence of this humiliation.
Hath highly exalted (ὑπερύψωσεν)
Lit., exalted above. Compare Mat 23:12.
Hath given (ἐχαρίσατο)
Freely bestowed, even as Jesus freely offered Himself to humiliation:
A name
Rev., correctly, the name. This expression is differently explained: either the particular name given to Christ, as Jesus or Lord; or name is taken in the sense of dignity or glory, which is a common Old-Testament usage, and occurs in Eph 1:21; Heb 1:4. Under the former explanation a variety of names are proposed, as Son of God, Lord, God, Christ Jesus. The sense of the personal name Jesus seems to meet all the conditions, and the personal sense is the simpler, since Jesus occurs immediately after with the word name, and again Jesus Christ in Phi 2:11. The name Jesus was bestowed on Christ at the beginning of His humiliation, but prophetically as the One who should save His people from their sins, Mat 1:21. It was the personal name of others besides; but if that is an objection here, it is equally an objection in Phi 2:10. The dignity is expressed by above every name. He bears the name in His glory. See Act 9:5. See on Mat 1:21. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Wherefore - Because of his voluntary humiliation and obedience. He humbled himself; but God hath exalted him - So recompensing his humiliation. And hath given him - So recompensing his emptying himself. A name which is above every name - Dignity and majesty superior to every creature. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him - If by his humiliation he has merited pardon and final salvation for the whole world, is it to be wondered that the human body, in which this fullness of the Godhead dwelt, and in which the punishment due to our sins was borne upon the tree, should be exalted above all human and all created beings? And this is the fact; for he hath given him a name, το ονομα, the name, which is above every name: το is prefixed to ονομα here by ABC, 17, Origen, Dionysius Alexandrinus, Eusebius, Cyril, and Procopius. This makes it much more emphatic. According to Eph 1:20, Eph 1:21, the man Christ Jesus is exalted to the right hand of God, 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. From which it appears that no creature of God is so far exalted and so glorious as the man Christ Jesus, human nature being in him dignified infinitely beyond the angelic nature; and that this nature has an authority and pre-eminence which no being, either in heaven or earth, enjoys. In a word, as man was in the beginning at the head of all the creatures of God, Jesus Christ, by assuming human nature, suffering and dying in it, has raised it to its pristine state. And this is probably what is here meant by this high exaltation of Christ, and giving him a name which is above every name. But if we refer to any particular epithet, then the name Jesus or Savior must be that which is intended; as no being either in heaven or earth can possess this name as he who is the Redeemer of the world does, for he is the only Savior; none has or could redeem us to God but he; and throughout eternity he will ever appear as the sole Savior of the human race. Hence, before his birth, Gabriel stated that his name should be called Jesus; giving for reason, he shall Save his people from their sins. The qualifications of the Savior of the world were so extraordinary, the redeeming acts so stupendous, and the result of all so glorious both to God and man, that it is impossible to conceive a higher name or title than that of Jesus, or Savior of the world. |
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:
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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.
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
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:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
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:
4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
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:
12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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:
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,