Hebrews 1:8-10
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
8 But with regard to the Son He says:
“Your throne, God[a], is forever and ever. And the scepter of [b] straightness[c] is the scepter of Your kingdom. 9 You loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. For this reason God, your God, anointed You with the oil of gladness beyond Your companions” [Ps 45:6-7].
10 And, “You[d], Lord, laid-the-foundation-of the earth at the beginnings, and the heavens are works of Your hands.
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- Hebrews 1:8 The Son is addressed as God here; as Lord in v 10. The angels, who serve, are compared to the Son, who rules forever.
- Hebrews 1:8 That is, characterized by.
- Hebrews 1:8 That is, moral straightness; uprightness.
- Hebrews 1:10 That is, the Son. The created angels are compared to the Son who created the universe and will bring it to an end.
Hebrews 1:8-10
New International Version
8 But about the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;(A)
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions(B)
by anointing you with the oil(C) of joy.”[a](D)
10 He also says,
“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.(E)
Footnotes
- Hebrews 1:9 Psalm 45:6,7
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