Philippians 2 · Verse 9

Philippians 2:9

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Philippians 2:9, King James Version

Philippians 2:9 in other translations

BSBTherefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
WEBTherefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name,
ASVWherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;
YLTwherefore, also, God did highly exalt him, and gave to him a name that is above every name,
DARBYWherefore also God highly exalted him, and granted him a name, that which is above every name,
BBEFor this reason God has put him in the highest place and has given to him the name which is greater than every name;
WebsterWherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

What does Philippians 2:9 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
9. Wherefore--as the just consequence of His self-humiliation and obedience (Psa 8:5, 6; 110:1, 7; Mt 28:18; Lu 24:26; Joh 5:27; 10:17; Ro 14:9; Ep 1:20-22; He 2:9). An intimation, that if we would hereafter be exalted, we too must, after His example, now humble ourselves (Php 2:3, 5; Php 3:21; 1Pe 5:5, 6). Christ emptied Christ; God exalted Christ as man to equality with God [Bengel]. highly exalted--Greek, "super-eminently exalted" (Ep 4:10). given him--Greek, "bestowed on Him." a name--along with the corresponding reality, glory and majesty. which--Translate, namely, "that which is above every name." The name "Jesus" (Php 2:10), which is even now in glory His name of honor (Ac 9:5). "Above" not only men, but angels (Ep 1:21).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 9. Wherefore. As a reward of this humiliation and these sufferings. The idea is, that there was an appropriate reward for it, and that that was bestowed upon him by his exaltation as Mediator to the right hand of God. Heb 2:9.

God also hath highly exalted him. As Mediator. Though he was thus humbled, and appeared in the form of a servant, he is now raised up to the throne of glory, and to universal dominion. This exaltation is spoken of the Redeemer as he was, sustaining a Divine and a human nature. If there was, as has been supposed, some obscuration or withdrawing of the symbols of his glory Php 2:7 when he became a man, then this refers to the restoration of that glory, and would seem to imply, also, that there was additional honour conferred on him. There was all the augmented glory resulting from the work which he had performed in redeeming man.

And given him a name which is above every name. No other name can be compared with his. It stands alone. He only is Redeemer, Saviour. He only is Christ, the Anointed of God. Heb 1:4. He only is the Son of God. His rank, his titles, his dignity, are above all others. See this illustrated Eph 1:20, Eph 1:21.

(a) "God" Heb 2:9, Rev 3:21

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him - If by his humiliation he has merited pardon and final salvation for the whole world, is it to be wondered that the human body, in which this fullness of the Godhead dwelt, and in which the punishment due to our sins was borne upon the tree, should be exalted above all human and all created beings? And this is the fact; for he hath given him a name, το ονομα, the name, which is above every name: το is prefixed to ονομα here by ABC, 17, Origen, Dionysius Alexandrinus, Eusebius, Cyril, and Procopius. This makes it much more emphatic. According to Eph 1:20, Eph 1:21, the man Christ Jesus is exalted to the right hand of God, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. From which it appears that no creature of God is so far exalted and so glorious as the man Christ Jesus, human nature being in him dignified infinitely beyond the angelic nature; and that this nature has an authority and pre-eminence which no being, either in heaven or earth, enjoys. In a word, as man was in the beginning at the head of all the creatures of God, Jesus Christ, by assuming human nature, suffering and dying in it, has raised it to its pristine state. And this is probably what is here meant by this high exaltation of Christ, and giving him a name which is above every name. But if we refer to any particular epithet, then the name Jesus or Savior must be that which is intended; as no being either in heaven or earth can possess this name as he who is the Redeemer of the world does, for he is the only Savior; none has or could redeem us to God but he; and throughout eternity he will ever appear as the sole Savior of the human race. Hence, before his birth, Gabriel stated that his name should be called Jesus; giving for reason, he shall Save his people from their sins. The qualifications of the Savior of the world were so extraordinary, the redeeming acts so stupendous, and the result of all so glorious both to God and man, that it is impossible to conceive a higher name or title than that of Jesus, or Savior of the world.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death. Notice the two natures of Christ; his Divine nature, and human nature. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, Joh 1:1, had not thought it a robbery to be equal with God, and to receive Divine worship from men. His human…

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Philippians 2:9 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

διὸdioThereforeG1352
καὶkaialsoG2532
ὁho<the>G3588
θεὸςtheosGodG2316
αὐτὸνautonHimG846
ὑπερύψωσενhuperupsōsenhighly exaltedG5251
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐχαρίσατοecharisatograntedG5483
αὐτῷautōto HimG846
ὄνομαonomanameG3686
τὸto<the>G3588
ὑπὲρhuperaboveG5228
πᾶνpaneveryG3956
ὄνομα,onomaname,G3686

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Cross references for Philippians 2:9

  • Revelation 19:16

    And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  • 1 Peter 3:22

    Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

  • Isaiah 52:13

    Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

  • Hebrews 2:9

    But 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.

  • Ephesians 1:20-23

    Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

  • Daniel 7:14

    And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

  • Revelation 5:12

    Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

  • Hebrews 1:4

    Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

  • Psalms 89:27

    Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

  • Psalms 72:17-19

    His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • John 17:5

    And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
God.
Ge 3:15; Ps 2:6-12; 8:5-8; 45:6,7; 69:29,30; 72:17-19; 91:14; 110:1,5
Isa 9:7; 49:6-8; 52:13; 53:12; Da 2:44,45; 7:14; Mt 11:27; 28:18
Lu 10:22; Joh 3:35,36; 5:22-27; 13:3; 17:1-3,5; Ac 2:32-36; 5:31
Ro 14:9-11; 1Co 15:24-27; Heb 2:9; 12:2; 2Pe 1:17; Re 1:5; 3:21; 5:12
Re 11:15; 19:16
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Ps 89:27; Eph 1:20-23; Col 1:18; Heb 1:4; 1Pe 3:22

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Context

  • Philippians 2:8

    And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

  • Philippians 2:9

    Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

  • Philippians 2:10

    That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

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Philippians 2:9 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por lo cual Dios también le ensalzó á lo sumo, y dióle un nombre que es sobre todo nombre;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		C’est pourquoi aussi Dieu l’a haut élevé et lui a donné un nom au-dessus de tout nom,
German
Elberfelder 1871		Darum hat Gott ihn auch hoch erhoben und ihm einen Namen gegeben, der über jeden Namen ist,
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum, et donavit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen: