Psalms 8:6

"For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's exalted position of humanity by elevating humans just below the angelic realm yet still subject to mortality. Through this positioning, humanity is given a unique role of ruling over creation while also experiencing divine glory and honor in spite of its temporary limitations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou madest him to have dominion -Thou didst cause him to have, or didst give him this dominion. It does not mean that God made or created him for that end, but that he had conceded to him that dominion, thus conferring on him exalted honor. The allusion is toGenesis 1:26,Genesis 1:28. Over the works of thy hands -His works upon the earth, for the dominion extends no further. Thou hast put all things under his feet -Hast placed all things in subjection to him. ComparePsalms 47:3;Psalms 91:13;Lamentations 3:34;Romans 16:20;1 Corinthians 15:25. The language is taken from the act of treading down enemies in battle; from putting the feet on the necks of captives, etc.

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