Philippians 2:9
New International Version
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,

New Living Translation
Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,

English Standard Version
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore God also highly exalted Him, and granted to Him the name above every name,

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

New King James Version
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,

New American Standard Bible
For this reason also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

NASB 1995
For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

NASB 1977
Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore, God also highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,

Amplified Bible
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,

Christian Standard Bible
For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For this reason God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name,

American Standard Version
Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

Contemporary English Version
Then God gave Christ the highest place and honored his name above all others.

English Revised Version
Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is why God has given him an exceptional honor- the name honored above all other names-

Good News Translation
For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name.

International Standard Version
Now lifted up by God to heaven, a name above all others given, this matchless name possessing.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

NET Bible
As a result God exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,

New Heart English Bible
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name;

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Weymouth New Testament
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,

World English Bible
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for this reason, also, God highly exalted Him, and gave to Him a Name that [is] above every name,

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore God also highly exalted Him, and granted to Him the name above every name,

Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, also, God did highly exalt him, and gave to him a name that is above every name,

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore God has also exceedingly exalted him, and favored him as a gift with a name above every name:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, God has also exalted him and has given him a name which is above every name,

New American Bible
Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Wherefore God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because of this, God has also greatly exalted him and he has given him The Name which is greater than all names,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For which reason God has highly exalted him, and, also, bestowed on him a name that is above every name;

Godbey New Testament
Therefore God has indeed exalted him, and given him a name above every name;

Haweis New Testament
Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:

Mace New Testament
wherefore God has highly exalted and given him a name, which is above every name;

Weymouth New Testament
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,

Worrell New Testament
Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the name which is above every name;

Worsley New Testament
Wherefore God hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name above every name:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Attitude of Christ
8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. 9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,…

Cross References
Ephesians 1:20-21
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.

Hebrews 1:3-4
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.

Colossians 1:18
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.

Acts 2:33
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.

Revelation 5:12-13
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!”

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

John 17:1-2
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.

Romans 14:9
For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

1 Corinthians 15:27
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.

Isaiah 45:23
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.

Daniel 7:13-14
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.

Psalm 110:1
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.”

Psalm 2:6-8
“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.

Isaiah 9:6-7
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.


Treasury of Scripture

Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

God.

Genesis 3:15
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.

Psalm 2:6-12
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion…

Psalm 8:5-8
For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour…

given.

Psalm 89:27
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

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, …

Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

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Philippians 2
1. Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;
12. to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,
16. and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.
19. He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.














Therefore
This word serves as a bridge connecting the preceding verses, which describe Christ's humility and obedience, even to death on a cross. The Greek word "dio" indicates a conclusion or result, emphasizing that Christ's exaltation is a direct consequence of His humility. In a conservative Christian perspective, this underscores the principle that God honors those who humble themselves, as seen throughout Scripture.

God exalted Him
The Greek term "hyperypsōsen" is used here, meaning to elevate or raise to the highest rank. This exaltation is not merely a return to His pre-incarnate glory but an elevation in His human nature. Historically, this reflects the early Christian belief in the divine vindication of Jesus, affirming His identity and mission. It is a powerful reminder of God's sovereign authority to elevate those who are faithful.

to the highest place
This phrase signifies the supreme position of honor and authority. The Greek "hyper" suggests an exaltation above all others. In the context of the Roman Empire, where status and rank were highly valued, this would have been a profound statement of Christ's ultimate authority over all earthly and heavenly powers. It reassures believers of Christ's supreme rule and His victory over sin and death.

and gave Him
The verb "echarisato" implies a gracious giving, highlighting the generosity and favor of God. This act of giving is not earned but is a divine gift, reflecting the grace that is central to the Christian faith. It serves as a reminder that all authority and honor bestowed upon Christ are part of God's redemptive plan.

the name above all names
The "name" in biblical terms often represents the character and authority of a person. The Greek "onoma" here signifies not just a title but the essence of who Christ is. Historically, names held great significance, often reflecting one's destiny or role. In this context, it affirms Jesus' divine identity and His ultimate authority over all creation. This phrase inspires believers to recognize and revere the unparalleled majesty and power of Jesus Christ, encouraging them to live in submission to His lordship.

(9) Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him.--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 1Corinthians 15:24-28.) For it is the "Son of Man" who "cometh in the clouds of heaven" (Daniel 7:13; Matthew 26:64), and has "authority to execute judgment" (John 5:27).

Hath given him a name.--Or, rather, the Name above every name. "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 Revelation 19:12-13, 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 (Isaiah 45:23; comp. Romans 14:11), claimed as the sole due of God Himself. The name JESUS, "Jehovah the Saviour" (like "Jehovah our Righteousness," in Jeremiah 23:6), 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. . . .

Verse 9. - Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him. The exaltation is the reward of the humiliation: "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted." Better, as R.V., highly exalted. The aorist (ὑπερύψωσεν) refers to the historical facts of the Resurrection and Ascension. And given him a Name which is above every name; read and translate, as R.V., and gave unto him the Name. The two aorist verbs, "highly exalted" and "freely gave" (ἐχαρίσατο), 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, the 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. Matthew 28:18, "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 Name of the Lord." So Gesenius, in his Hebrew lexicon on the word שֵׁם 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. Ephesians 1:21; Hebrews 1:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore
Διὸ (Dio)
Conjunction
Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

exalted
ὑπερύψωσεν (hyperypsōsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5251: To highly exalt. From huper and hupsoo; to elevate above others, i.e. Raise to the highest position.

Him {to the highest place}
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

gave
ἐχαρίσατο (echarisato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5483: (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness.

Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

name
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

above
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

all
πᾶν (pan)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

names,
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.


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