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sn The phrase in a son is the fulcrum of Heb 1:1-4. It concludes the contrast of God’s old and new revelation and introduces a series of seven descriptions of the Son. These descriptions show why he is the ultimate revelation of God.
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sn This comparison is somewhat awkward to express in English, but it reflects an important element in the argument of Hebrews: the superiority of Jesus Christ.
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sn A quotation from Ps 2:7.
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sn A quotation from 2 Sam 7:14 (cf. 1 Chr 17:13).
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sn The phrase like a garment here is not part of the original OT text (see tc note above); for this reason it has been printed in normal type.
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