You asked

how does this psalm's view of humanity's status connect with jesus's identity in the new testament?

The passage, plainly, with room to sit with it.

Psalm 8:4-6

“What is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him? You have made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and honor. You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:”

Psalm 8 is a hymn praising God as creator, reflecting on humanity's place within that creation. It's attributed to David, likely sung in worship, marveling at the vastness of the cosmos and yet God's particular attention to humans.

What does it mean for you to be crowned with 'glory and honor' in the midst of the vast universe?

Keep thinking

Read alongside it

Hebrews 2:6-9
This New Testament passage quotes Psalm 8 and explicitly applies it to Jesus, highlighting his temporary humiliation and subsequent exaltation.
Genesis 1:26-28
This creation account describes humanity being made in God's image and given dominion over creation, paralleling the 'glory and honor' of Psalm 8.
Philippians 2:5-8
This passage describes Jesus's humility and incarnation, becoming 'lower than God' for a time, which resonates with the Psalm's language when applied to him.

Ask your own follow-up