Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
at the name—rather as Greek, "in the name."
bow—rather, "bend," in token of worship. Referring to Isaiah 45:23; quoted also in Romans 14:11. To worship "in the name of Jesus," is to worship Jesus Himself (compare Philippians 2:11; Proverbs 18:10), or God in Christ (John 16:23; Ephesians 3:14). Compare "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord (that is, whosoever shall call on the Lord in His revealed character) shall be saved" (Romans 10:13; I Corinthians 1:2); "all that call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord" (compare II Timothy 2:22); "call on the Lord"; Acts 7:59, "calling upon . . . and saying, Lord Jesus" (Acts 9:14, Acts 9:21; Acts 22:16).
of things in heaven—angels. They worship Him not only as God, but as the ascended God-man, "Jesus" (Ephesians 1:21; Hebrews 1:6; I Peter 3:22).
in earth—men; among whom He tabernacled for a time.
under the earth—the dead; among whom He was numbered once (Romans 14:9, Romans 14:11; Ephesians 4:9-10; Revelation 5:13). The demons and the lost may be included indirectly, as even they give homage, though one of fear, not love, to Jesus (Mark 3:11; Luke 8:31; James 2:19, see on Philippians 2:11).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Philippians 2:10:
Psalms 110:1
Psalms 110:2
Song of Solomon 5:10
Isaiah 49:7
Daniel 2:46
Zechariah 2:11
1 Corinthians 3:23
1 Corinthians 15:24
Ephesians 3:15
Ephesians 4:9
Philippians 2:9
Philippians 2:11
Philippians 2:12
Philippians 3:20
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