Because those of whom he had knowledge before they came into existence, were marked out by him to be made like his Son, so that he might be the first among a band of brothers:

But what answer does God make to him? I have still seven thousand men whose knees have not been bent to Baal.

Let their eyes be made dark so that they may not see, and let their back be bent down at all times.

For it is said in the holy Writings, By my life, says the Lord, to me every knee will be bent, and every tongue will give worship to God.