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/>Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore God also highly exalted Him, and granted to Him the name above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this reason also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore, God also highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this reason God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then God gave Christ the highest place and honored his name above all others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is why God has given him an exceptional honor- the name honored above all other names-<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now lifted up by God to heaven, a name above all others given, this matchless name possessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As a result God exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />It is in consequence of this that God has also so highly exalted Him, and has conferred on Him the Name which is supreme above every other,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for this reason, also, God highly exalted Him, and gave to Him a Name that [is] above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore God also highly exalted Him, and granted to Him the name above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> wherefore, also, God did highly exalt him, and gave to him a name that is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore God has also exceedingly exalted him, and favored him as a gift with a name above every name:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Because of this, God has also exalted him and has given him a name which is above every name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because of this, God has also greatly exalted him and he has given him The Name which is greater than all names,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For which reason God has highly exalted him, and, also, bestowed on him a name that is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore God has indeed exalted him, and given him a name above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />wherefore God has highly exalted and given him a name, which is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />It is in consequence of this that God has also so highly exalted Him, and has conferred on Him the Name which is supreme above every other,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the name which is above every name;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore God hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name above every name:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/2-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=336" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">The Attitude of Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: Dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/5251.htm" title="5251: hyperypsōsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To highly exalt. From huper and hupsoo; to elevate above others, i.e. Raise to the highest position.">exalted</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him to the highest place</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5483.htm" title="5483: echarisato (V-AIM-3S) -- (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. ">gave</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">above</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pan (Adj-ANS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">names,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-21</a></span><br />which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3-4</a></span><br />The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. / So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a></span><br />And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a></span><br />Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">1 Peter 3:22</a></span><br />who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-1.htm">John 17:1-2</a></span><br />When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. / For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Romans 14:9</a></span><br />For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm">1 Corinthians 15:27</a></span><br />For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></span><br />By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a></span><br />In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-8</a></span><br />“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” / I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:</p><p class="hdg">God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a></b></br> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-12</a></b></br> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Psalm 8:5-8</a></b></br> For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour… </p><p class="hdg">given.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-27.htm">Psalm 89:27</a></b></br> Also I will make him <i>my</i> firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-23</a></b></br> Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set <i>him</i> at his own right hand in the heavenly <i>places</i>, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a></b></br> And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all <i>things</i> he might have the preeminence.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/galatians/3-21.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Consequence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/philippians/1-26.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Supreme</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/titus/3-4.htm">Consequence</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/james/2-8.htm">Supreme</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The exaltation of Jesus is a fulfillment of the promise that those who humble themselves will be exalted (<a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>). The "highest place" refers to the supreme position of authority and honor in the universe, seated at the right hand of God (<a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-21</a>). This exaltation is a key theme in the New Testament, emphasizing Jesus' victory over sin and death and His role as the mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>).<p><b>and gave Him the name above all names</b><br>The "name above all names" signifies the unparalleled authority and honor bestowed upon Jesus. In the biblical context, a name represents one's character and authority. This phrase echoes the Old Testament prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, where the Messiah is given titles that reflect His divine nature and mission. The name given to Jesus is often understood as "Lord" (<a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a>), affirming His divinity and sovereignty. This declaration is central to Christian confession and worship, as seen in <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a>, where acknowledging Jesus as Lord is essential for salvation. The exaltation and naming underscore the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Creator who exalts Jesus, demonstrating His authority and divine plan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, whose humility and obedience led to His exaltation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul wrote this letter was located.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing to encourage and instruct the believers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philippian_church.htm">The Philippian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, a community of believers in Philippi.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ_leads_to_exaltation.htm">The Humility of Christ Leads to Exaltation</a></b><br>Jesus' willingness to humble Himself and become obedient to death is the reason for His exaltation. Believers are called to emulate this humility in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_supremacy_of_christ.htm">The Supremacy of Christ</a></b><br>The name given to Jesus is above every name, signifying His ultimate authority and lordship. Christians should recognize and submit to His authority in all areas of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>The exaltation of Jesus was part of God's divine plan, demonstrating His control and purpose in history. Trusting in God's plan brings peace and assurance to believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>Recognizing Jesus' exalted position should lead believers to worship and glorify Him, both individually and corporately.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_christ's_exaltation.htm">Living in Light of Christ's Exaltation</a></b><br>Understanding Jesus' exaltation should impact how Christians live, encouraging them to live lives worthy of the gospel and to share the message of Christ's lordship with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_the_supreme_name.htm">Is Jesus the supreme name above all others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_early_christians_face_hardship.htm">If “God exalted him to the highest place” (Philippians 2:9), why did the early Christian communities face persecution and hardship instead of a worldwide acknowledgment of Jesus’s divinity? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_different_types_of_demons.htm">Is Jesus the supreme name above all others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_'h'_in_jesus_h._christ_mean.htm">What does the "H" in Jesus H. Christ mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him.</span>--The exaltation, like the humiliation, belongs to Him, as Son of Man; for He was "lifted up," as on the cross, so in the Ascension. It raises Him to the throne of the Mediatorial kingdom, on which He entered by the Ascension, sitting at the right hand of God till He has put all enemies under His feet, and then ready "to deliver up the kingdom to the Father, that God may be all in all." (See <a href="/context/1_corinthians/15-24.htm" title="Then comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.">1Corinthians 15:24-28</a>.) For it is the "Son of Man" who "cometh in the clouds of heaven" (<a href="/daniel/7-13.htm" title="I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.">Daniel 7:13</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm" title="Jesus said to him, You have said: nevertheless I say to you, Hereafter shall you see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.">Matthew 26:64</a>), and has "authority to execute judgment" (<a href="/john/5-27.htm" title="And has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.">John 5:27</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Hath given him a name.</span>--Or, rather, <span class= "ital">the Name above every name.</span> "The Name" (for this seems to be the best reading) is clearly "the Name" of God. It is properly the name Jehovah, held in the extremest literal reverence by the Jews, and it came to signify (almost like "the Word") the revelation of the presence of God. See <a href="/context/revelation/19-12.htm" title="His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.">Revelation 19:12-13</a>, where "the name which no man knew but Himself" is the "Word of God." This is, indeed, made clear by the following verse; for the adoration there described is in the original passage (<a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm" title="I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.">Isaiah 45:23</a>; comp. <a href="/romans/14-11.htm" title="For it is written, As I live, said the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.">Romans 14:11</a>), claimed as the sole due of God Himself. The name JESUS, "Jehovah the Saviour" (like "Jehovah our Righteousness," in <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm" title="In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.">Jeremiah 23:6</a>), does contain, as an integral element, the incommunicable name of God, while the addition of "Saviour" points to the true humanity. Therefore in that Name, of Him who is at once God and Man, "every knee is to bow" with direct worship to Him. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him</span>. The exaltation is the reward of the humiliation: "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted." Better, as R.V., <span class="accented">highly exalted.</span> The aorist (<span class="greek">ὑπερύψωσεν</span>) refers to the historical facts of the Resurrection and Ascension<span class="cmt_word">. And given him a Name which is above every name</span>; read and translate, as R.V., <span class="accented">and gave unto him the Name.</span> The two aorist verbs, "highly exalted" and "freely gave" (<span class="greek">ἐχαρίσατο</span>), refer to the time of our Lord's resurrection and ascension. He voluntarily assumed a subordinate position; God the Father exalted him. We must read, with the best manuscripts, <span class="accented">the</span> Name. This seems to mean, not the name Jesus, which was given him at his circumcision, in accordance with the angel's message; but the name Lord or Jehovah (comp. Ver. 11), which was indeed his before his incarnation, but was given (comp. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth") to Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son, God and Man in one Person. Or more probably, perhaps, the word "Name" is used here, as so often in the Hebrew Scriptures, for the majesty, glory, dignity, of the Godhead. Compare the oft-repeated words of the psahnist, "Praise the <span class="accented">Name</span> of the Lord." So Gesenius, in his Hebrew lexicon on the word <span class="hebrew">שֵׁם</span> he explains the Name of the Lord as (b) Jehovah as being called on and praised by men; and (c) the Deity as being present with mortals (comp. <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Hebrews 1:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="grk">Διὸ</span> <span class="translit">(Dio)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεὸς</span> <span class="translit">(Theos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exalted</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπερύψωσεν</span> <span class="translit">(hyperypsōsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5251.htm">Strong's 5251: </a> </span><span class="str2">To highly exalt. From huper and hupsoo; to elevate above others, i.e. Raise to the highest position.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him {to the highest place}</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐχαρίσατο</span> <span class="translit">(echarisato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">name</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄνομα</span> <span class="translit">(onoma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπὲρ</span> <span class="translit">(hyper)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶν</span> <span class="translit">(pan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">names,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄνομα</span> <span class="translit">(onoma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Name, character, fame, reputation. 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