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The "name above all names" mentioned in Philippians 2:9–11 does not refer to a new personal name, but to the title "Lord" (Kyrios). This designation signifies the public affirmation of Jesus’ supreme authority, divine nature, and universal rule following His humiliation and obedience on the cross.
Modern readers often encounter Philippians 2:9–11 as a lofty declaration of honor, yet Paul’s language there is neither ornamental nor abstract. When Philippians 2:9–11 speaks of God exalting Jesus and granting Him “the name that is above every name,” the passage is not introducing a new personal designation. Rather, it interprets the significance of Jesus’ obedience through the language of authority, worship, and divine recognition. The name functions as a theological verdict on Jesus’ identity and role within God’s redemptive purpose.
