Being] At this verse. S. Paul begins to confirme that which he had before spoken, touching the excellency of Christs person, by preferring him unto Angels, and consequently unto all other Creatures.
made] The Originall word doth not onely signifie being made, but also simply being, John 1:15. Acts 7:38. and not only so, but being declared or acknowledged, Romans 3:4. James 1:12.
inheritance] Christ hath a double inheritance; one as the naturall Sonne of God by eternall generation; another, as God and man, or as the Mediatour of the New Testament: both may be understood in this place. See verse. 2.
more excellent] Ephesians 1:21. Philippians 2:9. That is, more honourable and glorious Titles and Attributes, or greater Honour, Power, Dominion, Majestie and glory then the Angels.