Who being, &c.] Wisd. 7. 26. John 1. 14. Phil. 2. 6. Col. 1. 15. brightnesse] Or, sent forth light. The speech is metaphoricall, taken or borrowed from a lightsome bodie, and the beams or splendor which it sends forth: God the Father being herein compared unto the lightsome body, God the Sonne unto the beam of splendour sent forth; and so are the words following, wherein God the Father is compared unto a Seal, God the Son unto a impression resulting from the Seal. Now the Sonne of God may be called the sent forth light of his Fathers glory, and the imprinted form of his Essence or person; either in respect of his Deitie, and then thereby is signified, both the manner of his essentiall generation; viz. that it was eternall from his Father, as also his consubstantiality with the Father; that is, that he is of the same essence with him: or else in respect of his incarnation, or manifestation in the flesh, because in Christ manifested in the flesh the Glory and Majestie of God the Father shined forth, which otherwise was invisible, and could not be beholden. expresse image] Or, imprinted forme. See the former note. upholding] That is, continuing their natures, and governing of them. Numbers 11:14. Deuteronomy 1:9. by the word] That is, by his powerfull word, or by his words of power, by his mighty command, and according to his own will and pleasure. Chap. 11. 3. by himself] That is, the sacrifice of himself: whereby is implyed the superexcellency of Christs sacrifice above all others. See Ch. 9. v. 12, 14, 26. purged] That is, taken away the guilt of our sinnes, by making satisfaction unto the justice of God for them. Chap. 9. 22, 23. Ephesians 5:26. Titus 2:14. John 1:1; John 1:7. 1 Peter 1:2. Revelation 1:5. sate down] Herein the Apostle alludeth to the custome of Kings, who place him at their right hand whom they put next in authoritie and power under them; so that hereby is denoted the supreme and high dignitie, power and dominion, which Christ obtained when he ascended into heaven. Chap. 12. 2. Matthew 26:64. Romans 8:34. Colossians 3:1. of the Majestie] That is, of God the Father. See Chap. 8. 1.