8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.



Ver. 8. Under his feet] It is not said, under his hands, but under his feet: 1. That he may trample upon them with his feet, and not dote upon them with his heart. 2. That by them, as by a step or stirrup, he may raise his heart to things above. A sanctified fancy can make every creature a ladder to heaven.



He left nothing] No, not angels.



Not yet all things put under him] The creature rebelleth against man, because he rebelleth against God. {a} If the master be set upon, the servants will draw, and fight for him.



{a} Rebellis facta est, quia homo numini, creatura homini. Aug.