but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
2. Whom he has appointed, heir, etc. He honors Christ with high commendations, in order to lead us to show him reverence; for since the Father has subjected all things to him, we are all under his authority. He also intimates that no good can be found apart from him, as he is the heir of all things.
God spoke to the fathers through the prophets in scattered pieces across different ages and ways, first to Adam about the Seed of the woman, then to Abraham, Jacob, David, each time clarifying more of the Redeemer's coming. Both dispensations were good, but the gospel is far superior in its manner and fullness.
AI summary
Commenting on Hebrews 1:1-3
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son,.... This is the Gospel revelation, or the revelation in the Gospel dispensation; which though it comes from the same author the other does, yet in many things differs from it, and is preferable to it; and indeed the general design of this epistle is to show the superior excellency of the one to the...