And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Put all things under, х hupetaxen (G5293)] - 'put in subjection under' (Genesis 1:28; Psalms 8:6; 1 Corinthians 15:27). Not only is He infinitely exalted (Ephesians 1:21), but He has universal dominion. The original grant of it to man is realized for him in Christ.
To the church - for her special advantage. The Greek order is emphatic: 'HIM (exalted and supremely glorious as He is), God gave as Head over all things to the Church.' Had it been anyone save HIM, her Head, it would not have been the boon it is. But as He is Head over all things who is also her Head, all things are hers (1 Corinthians 3:21-23). He is OVER ("far above") all things; in contrast with "TO the church" - namely, for her advantage. The former are subject; the latter is joined with Him in His dominion over them. "Head" implies not only His dominion, but our union; therefore, while we look upon Him at God's right hand, we see ourselves in heaven (Revelation 3:21). For the Head and body are not severed by anything intervening, else the body would cease to be the body, and the Head cease to be the Head (Chrysostom).