Different (διάφορος)

The term "different" (διάφορος) emphasizes distinctiveness and can thus denote something outstanding or excellent in comparison.

Paul uses “difference” to describe the distinctions between Spiritual gifts in Romans 12:6. according to the grace given to us. We are to use the gift we received to its fullest while not seeking to do more than what God has laid out for us. Although there are diversities (διαίρεσις) of gifts, the sign gifts, revelatory gifts, and edifying gifts each have their unique purpose, as we are all part of one body. Each classification of gifts serves a different purpose. God has set each member within the body according to His desirous will (1 Corinthians 12:18). This understanding is particularly significant concerning the use of spiritual gifts today. The sign and revelatory gifts have ceased due to fulfilling their purpose. Therefore, our focus should be on the edification of the assembly rather than the individual (1 Corinthians 14:4).

Christ is different than the angels, for He is the Son of God, the exact image of God the Father, and has therefore obtained a different (more excellent) name than they (Hebrews 1:2). At no time did God say to an angel, “You are My Son, Today I have begotten you.” Instead, the angels are commanded to worship Christ, showing that He truly is God in the flesh (Hebrews 1:6). To the Son, He said, “Your throne, O God, is into the ages of the ages.”

The tent that Moses was instructed to build had to be constructed precisely as he was shown, for it is a shadow of the heavenly things (Hebrews 8:3). Through the Holy Spirit (Hebrews 9:12), Christ entered the Holy of Holies in the heaven, and through His blood, obtained a more excellent (different) ministry, in as much as He is the mediator of a better covenant that is built upon better promises (Hebrews 8:6). Therefore, the Church is not Israel and never will take the place of Israel. The Church’s covenant and promises are different. The Jewish Temple was a shadow of the good things to come, symbolized through the offerings of sacrifices and gifts concerning food and drink, different washings, and fleshly ordinances. However, Christ is the High Priest of the good things to come that are based upon the greater, more complete tabernacle—the one not made with hands (Hebrews 9:8).