| 1 | In many separate revelations [
[a]each of which set forth a portion of the Truth] and in different ways God spoke of old to [our] forefathers in
and
by the prophets, |
| 2 | [But] in
[b]the last of these days He has spoken to us in [the person of a] Son, Whom He appointed Heir
and
lawful Owner of all things, also by
and
through Whom He created the worlds
and
the reaches of space
and
the ages of time [He made, produced, built, operated, and arranged them in order]. |
| 3 | He is the sole expression of the glory of God [the Light-being, the
[c]out-raying or radiance of the divine], and He is the perfect imprint
and
very image of [God’s] nature, upholding
and
maintaining
and
guiding
and
propelling the universe by His mighty word of power. When He had
by offering Himself
accomplished
our
cleansing of sins
and
riddance of guilt, He sat down at the right hand of the divine Majesty on high, |
| 4 | [Taking a place and rank by which] He Himself became as much superior to angels as the glorious Name (title) which He has inherited is different from
and
more excellent than theirs. |
| 5 | For to which of the angels did [God] ever say, You are My Son, today I have begotten You [established You in an official Sonship relation, with kingly dignity]? And again, I will be to Him a Father, and He will be to Me a Son? |
| 6 | Moreover, when He brings the firstborn Son
[d]again into the habitable world, He says, Let all the angels of God worship Him. |
| 7 | Referring to the angels He says, [God] Who makes His angels winds and His ministering servants flames of fire; |
| 8 | But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever (to the ages of the ages), and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of absolute righteousness (of justice and straightforwardness). |
| 9 | You have loved righteousness [You have delighted in integrity, virtue, and uprightness in purpose, thought, and action] and You have hated lawlessness (injustice and iniquity). Therefore God, [even] Your God (
[e]Godhead), has anointed You with the oil of exultant joy
and
gladness above
and
beyond Your companions. |
| 10 | And [further], You, Lord, did lay the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the works of Your hands. |
| 11 | They will perish, but You remain
and
continue permanently; they will all grow old
and
wear out like a garment. |
| 12 | Like a mantle [thrown about one’s self] You will roll them up, and they will be changed
and
replaced by others. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end
nor
come to failure. |
| 13 | Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand [associated with Me in My royal dignity] till I make your enemies a stool for your feet? |
| 14 | Are not the angels all ministering spirits (servants) sent out in the service [of God for the assistance] of those who are to inherit salvation? |
Cross references:
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Hebrews 1:5 : II Sam. 7:14; Ps. 2:7.
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Hebrews 1:7 : Ps. 104:4.
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Hebrews 1:9 : Ps. 45:6, 7.
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Hebrews 1:12 : Ps. 102:25-27.
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Hebrews 1:13 : Ps. 110:1.
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