Heb 1:4 | RWP | e4.org | Having become ( γενομενος ). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα . In contrast with on in verse . By so much ( τοσουτω ). Instrumental case of τοσουτος correlative with οσω (as) with comparative in both clauses ( κρειττων , better, comparative of κρατυς , διαφορωτερον , more excellent, comparative of διαφορος ). Than the angels ( των αγγελων ). Ablative of comparison after κρειττων , as often. Than they ( παρ' αυτους ). Instead of the ablative αυτων here the preposition παρα (along, by the side of) with the accusative occurs, another common idiom as in ; . Διαφορος only in Hebrews in N.T. except . Hath inherited ( κεκληρονομηκεν ). Perfect active indicative of κληρονομεω (from κληρονομος , heir, verse ), and still inherits it, the name ( ονομα , oriental sense of rank) of "Son" which is superior to prophets as already shown ( ) and also to angels ( ) as he now proceeds to prove. Jesus is superior to angels as God's Son, his deity ( ). The author proves it from Scripture ( ).

‏ Hebrews 1:4

Having become ( γενομενος ). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα. In contrast with on in verse 3.

By so much ( τοσουτω ). Instrumental case of τοσουτος correlative with οσω (as) with comparative in both clauses ( κρειττων, better, comparative of κρατυς, διαφορωτερον, more excellent, comparative of διαφορος ).

Than the angels ( των αγγελων ). Ablative of comparison after κρειττων, as often.

Than they ( παρ' αυτους ). Instead of the ablative αυτων here the preposition παρα (along, by the side of) with the accusative occurs, another common idiom as in 3:3; 9:23. Διαφορος only in Hebrews in N.T. except Ro 12:6.

Hath inherited ( κεκληρονομηκεν ). Perfect active indicative of κληρονομεω (from κληρονομος, heir, verse 2), and still inherits it, the name ( ονομα, oriental sense of rank) of "Son" which is superior to prophets as already shown (1:2) and also to angels (1:4-2:18) as he now proceeds to prove. Jesus is superior to angels as God's Son, his deity (1:4-2:4). The author proves it from Scripture (1:4-14).