Hebrews 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 13
Chapter Summary
1 Christ in these last times coming to us from the Father, 4 is preferred above the angels.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Psalm 2:7
- Psalm 45:6–7
- Psalm 110:1
People & Context
The Son, heir of all things and radiance of God's glory, exalted above the angels at God's right hand.
God who spoke of old in the prophets and in these last days in His Son, declaring Him begotten Son.
Ministering spirits shown to be inferior to the Son, commanded instead to worship Him.
Timeline
In these last days God spoke through His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things and through whom He made the ages. The Son is the shining splendor of God's glory and the express image of His essence.
Hebrews 1:1-3Having made purification of sins through Himself, the Son sat down on the right of the Majesty on high, having become better than the angels and inheriting a more excellent name.
Hebrews 1:3-4God declared the Son begotten, commanded angels to worship Him, called the Son's throne eternal, and said of the Son that He laid the earth's foundation while angels are merely ministering spirits sent to serve those inheriting salvation.
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