Hebrews 1:8

Translations

Modern

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Traditional

But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Literal

But to the Son: “Your throne, O God, is to the age of the age, and the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Latin

Ad Filium autem: Thronus tuus Deus in sæculum sæculi: virga æquitatis, virga regni tui.

Original

Greek

English

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Notes

Hebrews 1:8–9

These verses, quoting Psalm 45:6–7, declare the Son as the divine, just, eternal, anointed King of the universe.

But about the Son He says: Jesus is called God. In Hebrews 1:9, "your God" refers to God the Father.
has anointed you … with the oil of joy: Olive oil was used to anoint Israel's kings when they began their rule (1 Samuel 10:1; 1 Kings 19:15–16). To anoint someone was to pour oil on that person’s head as a public sign that God had chosen them for a special role. God has anointed his Son, Jesus Christ, as King.

Hebrews 1:5–14

In these ten verses, the writer uses many Old Testament passages to prove that Jesus is greater than the angels. In ancient Jewish and Christian teaching, people often placed several Old Testament passages together in a row. This practice was called “chain quotations” or “pearl stringing.” The goal was to convince the listeners or readers of a truth by giving a strong group of scriptural proofs at once.

Theme notes and profiles

Angels God’s Word Social Justice The Son of God The Superiority of the Son The Worship of Angels

Related verses

Psalm 45:6–7
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Romans 9:5
Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.
Jeremiah 23:5–6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
John 10:30
I and the Father are one.”
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Hebrews 3:3–4
For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.
Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
John 20:28
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

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