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Reflecting His Glory
It is a little difficult to explain the phrase you quoted without taking its context into consideration. Hebrews 1:1-3 functions as an introduction to the letter, and provides a powerful description of the role and nature of Christ. He is the final revelation of God, appointed by Him as heir of all things created (verses 1, 2). Two statements deal with the nature of the Son (“the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being”), and the next two with his role (“sustaining all things,” “provided purification”). He is the exalted one who sits as king at the right hand of the Father (verse 3). I will deal with three of the four statements.