Hebrews 2:7 · KJV
"Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:"
King James Version
What does Hebrews 2:7 mean? →Passage Context
5For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
6But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
7Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
9But 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.
Reflection Questions
1
How does recognizing your worth in God's creation affect your self-esteem?
2
What does it mean for you to be crowned with glory and honor?
3
When have you felt undervalued, and how does this verse provide comfort?
Life Application
self-worth
Reflect on your identity as a child of God to combat feelings of inadequacy. Write down affirmations based on this verse.
service
Use your gifts to serve others, recognizing the honor you have as part of God's creation.
Connection to Jesus
typology
This verse reflects the exaltation of Jesus, who, though made lower than the angels, is ultimately crowned with glory and honor as the culmination of God's creation.
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