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Context: Hebrews 2 argues for Christ's superiority over angels (continuing from chapter 1) by paradoxically showing His temporary humiliation. After warning against neglecting salvation (vv. 1-4), the author quotes Psalm 8:4-6 (vv. 6-8), then interprets it christologically (v. 9). Though 'we do not yet see everything in subjection to him' (humanity's failed dominion), 'we see Jesus... crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death' (v. 9).
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Christological Connection: Hebrews 2:6-9 provides the definitive christological interpretation of Psalm 8. The 'son of man' crowned with glory is Jesus Christ. The author structures the argument brilliantly: (1) Psalm 8 promises universal dominion to 'son of man'; (2) we don't see this fulfilled in humanity generally; (3) but we see it fulfilled in Jesus. The key is the pathway: Jesus was 'made lower than the angels for a little while' (v. 9)—this is the incarnation and humiliation (Philippians 2:7-8). He experienced death 'by the grace of God... for everyone' (v. 9)—substitutionary atonement. Because of (dia) suffering death, He is 'crowned with glory and honor' (v. 9)—resurrection and exaltation. The crowning comes through suffering, not bypassing it. Verses 10-18 expand this: it was 'fitting' (prepei) that God should make the 'founder of salvation perfect through suffering' (v. 10). Jesus identifies with His brothers (v. 11), sanctifies them through His death (v. 11), destroys the devil (v. 14), and helps those tempted (v. 18). The dominion Psalm 8 promises comes through the cross: the Son of Man receives 'all things under his feet' (v. 8) because He tasted death for all. This is the same synthesis Mark presents: the Danielic Son of Man (glory, dominion) achieves His mission through the Isaianic Suffering Servant (rejection, death, resurrection).
Connection Method(s): Typology (Direct, Forward-Looking); Redemptive-Historical Progression — Hebrews authoritatively interprets Psalm 8's "son of man" as fulfilled in Jesus, who was made lower than angels through incarnation, tasted death for all, and is now crowned with glory — the pathway to dominion is through suffering.
Trajectory Table: 150 - Son of Man (Danielic Figure and Divine Judge)