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Hebrews 1:4-14
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Hebrews 1:4-14
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4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.(A)
The Son Superior to Angels
5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,
Or again,
6 And again, when God brings his firstborn(D) into the world,(E) he says,
7 In speaking of the angels he says,
8 But about the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;(H)
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(I)
by anointing you with the oil(J) of joy.”[e](K)
10 He also says,
“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.(L)
11 They will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like a garment.(M)
12 You will roll them up like a robe;
like a garment they will be changed.
But you remain the same,(N)
and your years will never end.”[f](O)
13 To which of the angels did God ever say,
14 Are not all angels ministering spirits(S) sent to serve those who will inherit(T) salvation?(U)
Footnotes
- Hebrews 1:5 Psalm 2:7
- Hebrews 1:5 2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chron. 17:13
- Hebrews 1:6 Deut. 32:43 (see Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint)
- Hebrews 1:7 Psalm 104:4
- Hebrews 1:9 Psalm 45:6,7
- Hebrews 1:12 Psalm 102:25-27
- Hebrews 1:13 Psalm 110:1
Hebrews 1:4-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hebrews 1:4-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 So He became higher in rank than the angels, just as the name He inherited is superior to theirs.(A)
The Son Superior to Angels
5 For to which of the angels did He ever say, You are My Son; today I have become Your Father,[a][b] or again, I will be His Father, and He will be My Son?(B)[c] 6 When He again[d] brings His firstborn into the world,(C) He says, And all God’s angels must worship Him.(D)[e] 7 And about the angels He says:
8 but to[i] the Son:
Your throne, God,
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of Your kingdom
is a scepter of justice.(F)
9 You have loved righteousness
and hated lawlessness;
this is why God, Your God,
has anointed You
with the oil of joy(G)
rather than Your companions.[j][k]
10 And:
In the beginning, Lord,
You established the earth,
and the heavens are the works of Your hands;(H)
11 they will perish, but You remain.
They will all wear out like clothing;(I)
12 You will roll them up like a cloak,[l]
and they will be changed like a robe.
But You are the same,
and Your years will never end.(J)[m]
13 Now to which of the angels has He ever said:
14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?(L)
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- Hebrews 1:5 Or have begotten You
- Hebrews 1:5 Ps 2:7
- Hebrews 1:5 2Sm 7:14; 1Ch 17:13
- Hebrews 1:6 Or And again, when He
- Hebrews 1:6 Dt 32:43 LXX; Ps 97:7
- Hebrews 1:7 Or spirits
- Hebrews 1:7 Or ministers
- Hebrews 1:7 Ps 104:4
- Hebrews 1:8 Or about
- Hebrews 1:9 Or associates
- Hebrews 1:9 Ps 45:6-7
- Hebrews 1:12 Other mss omit like a cloak
- Hebrews 1:12 Ps 102:25-27
- Hebrews 1:13 Or enemies a footstool for Your feet
- Hebrews 1:13 Ps 110:1
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