Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
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Study Note
'Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?' — the rhetorical question concludes the catena of Old Testament texts (Hebrews 1:5–14) establishing Christ's superiority to angels by contrasting Christ's enthronement with angels' service. The description of angels as 'liturgical spirits' (leitourgika pneumata) and as 'sent to serve' (eis diakonian apostellomena) uses both cultic and ambassadorial language. The function of angelic service 'for the sake of those who inherit salvation' directly links the cosmic angelic order to the redemptive community — angels are deployed in history on behalf of believers. This verse has been foundational for Christian angelology, establishing that angels' dignity is real but derivative and ministerial rather than co-equal with the Son.
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Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?
are they not all spirits of service--for ministration being sent forth because of those about to inherit salvation?
Are they not all helping spirits, who are sent out as servants to those whose heritage will be salvation?
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