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Psalms 8:5

Psalms 8:5
For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels,.... Than Elohim, "than God", as this word usually signifies: and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For thou hast made him - Thou hast made man as such; that is, he was such in the original design of his creation, in the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 8:3-9

David here goes on to magnify the honour of God by recounting the honours he has put upon man, especially the man Christ…