Hebrews 1:4
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.”
κληρονομέω
To inherit, to receive as an inheritance. Kleronomeo. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Inheritance comes through relationship not achievement. Sons receive what servants cannot.
γίνομαι
having become
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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ὄνομα
a name.
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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ὅσος
as much as
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ὅσος
As many as, as much as, whoever. All who received Him to all who believed in His name He gave the right to become children of God. The offer is unlimited.
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τοσοῦτος
By so much
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τοσοῦτος
apparently from G3588 (ὁ) and G3739 (ὅς)) and G3778 (οὗτος) (including its variations); so vast as this, i.e. such (in quantity, amount, number of space)
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παρά
beyond
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παρά
From, beside, by the side of. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Total dependence on Jesus is not weakness. It is the only path to fruitfulness.
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κρεῖσσον
superior
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κρεῖσσον
(as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage
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διάφορος
more excellent
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διάφορος
varying; also surpassing
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