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You rule with a scepter of justice. <a href="/esv/hebrews/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/blb/hebrews/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But unto the Son: "Your throne, O God, is to the age of the age, and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But regarding the Son He says, “YOUR THRONE, GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE SCEPTER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But of the Son He says, &#8220YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE RIGHTEOUS SCEPTER IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But of the Son He says, “THY THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE RIGHTEOUS SCEPTER IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But of the Son He says, “YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE SCEPTER OF UPRIGHTNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF YOUR KINGDOM. <a href="/amp/hebrews/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But about the Son [the Father says to Him], “YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE SCEPTER OF [absolute] RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM. <a href="/csb/hebrews/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but to the Son: Your throne, God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but to the Son: Your throne, God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice. <a href="/asv/hebrews/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. <a href="/cev/hebrews/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But God says about his Son, "You are God, and you will rule as King forever! Your royal power brings about justice. <a href="/erv/hebrews/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But God said about his Son, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> About the Son, however, God said: "Your kingdom, O God, will last forever and ever! You rule over your people with justice. <a href="/isv/hebrews/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter. <a href="/msb/hebrews/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But about the Son He says: ?Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/net/hebrews/1.htm">NET Bible</a> but of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your Kingdom. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But to the Son, he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. <a href="/wey/hebrews/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But of His Son, He says, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and for ever, and the sceptre of Thy Kingdom is a sceptre of absolute justice. <a href="/web/hebrews/1.htm">World English Bible</a> But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but to the Son: “Your throne, O God, [is] throughout the age of the age; The scepter of righteousness [is the] scepter of Your kingdom; <a href="/blb/hebrews/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But unto the Son: "Your throne, O God, is to the age of the age, and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and unto the Son: 'Thy throne, O God, is to the age of the age; a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy reign; <a href="/slt/hebrews/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to the Son, Thy throne, O God, for the time of time: a rod of uprightness the rod of thy kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to the Son: Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of justice is the sceptre of thy kingdom. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But about the Son: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of equity. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/1.htm">New American Bible</a> but of the Son: “Your throne, O God, stands forever and ever; and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But of the Son he said, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of thy kingdom is a right scepter. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But concerning The Son, he said, “Your throne, oh God, is to the eternity of eternities. A straight scepter is the scepter of your Kingdom.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Thy throne, O God, is unto the age of the age; and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But to the Son, ?Thy throne, O God, is unto eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom. <a href="/mace/hebrews/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but to the son he saith, "God is thy throne for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity. <a href="/wey/hebrews/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But of His Son, He says, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and for ever, and the sceptre of Thy Kingdom is a sceptre of absolute justice. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but respecting the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever"; and, "A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy Kingdom; <a href="/worsley/hebrews/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness: <a href="/parallel/hebrews/1-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=74" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/1.htm">The Supremacy of the Son</a> …7Now about the angels He says: “He makes His angels winds, His servants flames of fire.” 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: Pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huion (N-AMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son He says:</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2362.htm" title="2362: thronos (N-NMS) -- From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate.">throne,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">O</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">endures forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōna (N-AMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnos (N-GMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">and ever,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4464.htm" title="4464: rhabdos (N-NFS) -- A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2118.htm" title="2118: euthytētos (N-GFS) -- Straightness, uprightness. From euthus; rectitude.">justice is</a> <a href="/greek/4464.htm" title="4464: rhabdos (N-NFS) -- A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand.">the scepter</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom.</a> 9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6-7</a> Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. / You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> 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. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a> For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. <a href="/john/17-5.htm">John 17:5</a> And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15-16</a> which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Romans 9:5</a> Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But to the Son he said, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.Thy throne.<a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6,7</a> Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre… O God.<a href="/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3,4</a> For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house… <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… for.<a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a> Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.<a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Deuteronomy 2:37</a> Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, nor unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us.a sceptre.<a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.<a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1-4,7,11-14</a> A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son… <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalm 99:4</a> The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.righteousness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-2.htm">Absolute</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Age</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Last</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/titus/3-7.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/titus/3-7.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-11.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Sceptre</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">Uprightness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">Absolute</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Age</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-16.htm">Last</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Sceptre</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Uprightness</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 1</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Christ in these last times coming to us from the Father,</a> 4. <a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">is preferred above the angels, both in person and office.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But about the Son He says: This phrase introduces a direct quotation from God the Father about the Son, emphasizing the divine authority and identity of Jesus Christ. The context is a comparison between Jesus and the angels, highlighting the superiority of the Son. This is part of a larger argument in <a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1</a>, where the author uses Old Testament scriptures to demonstrate Jesus' divine nature and eternal kingship.“Your throne, O God, Here, the Son is directly addressed as "God," affirming His deity. This is a quotation from <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6</a>, a royal psalm originally celebrating a Davidic king, but ultimately pointing to the Messiah. The use of "throne" signifies authority and kingship, indicating that Jesus' rule is sovereign and divine. This aligns with the New Testament revelation of Jesus as King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>).endures forever and ever, The eternal nature of Christ's reign is emphasized here. Unlike earthly kings whose reigns are temporary, Jesus' throne is everlasting. This reflects the prophecy in <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>, where the Son of Man is given an everlasting dominion. It underscores the belief in Jesus' eternal existence and His unchanging nature (<a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a>).and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. The scepter symbolizes royal authority and governance. The mention of justice highlights the righteous nature of Christ's rule. This is consistent with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, such as <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>, which speaks of His just and righteous reign. It also reflects the biblical theme that God's kingdom is characterized by righteousness and justice (<a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, recognized as the Son of God and the second person of the Trinity. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The speaker in this verse, affirming the divine nature and eternal reign of the Son. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne.htm">The Throne</a> Symbolizes authority, kingship, and eternal rule, emphasizing the divine sovereignty of Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a> Represents the realm over which Christ reigns, characterized by justice and righteousness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_scepter.htm">The Scepter</a> A symbol of royal authority and governance, highlighting the just nature of Christ's rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_divinity_of_christ.htm">The Divinity of Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a> affirms the divine nature of Jesus, calling Him "God" and attributing eternal rule to Him. This underscores the foundational Christian belief in the deity of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_kingdom.htm">The Eternal Kingdom</a> The verse highlights the everlasting nature of Christ's kingdom, encouraging believers to place their hope and trust in His unchanging reign. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a> The scepter of justice signifies that Christ's rule is marked by fairness and righteousness, setting a standard for how believers should live and govern their own lives. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_authority.htm">Christ's Authority</a> Recognizing Christ's authority should lead to submission and obedience in the life of a believer, acknowledging Him as Lord over all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_adoration.htm">Worship and Adoration</a> The acknowledgment of Christ's divine throne calls believers to worship and adore Him, recognizing His supreme worthiness and majesty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 1</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jesus_as_god_reconciled_with_ot.htm">In Hebrews 1:8, Jesus is called God; how does this reconcile with the strict monotheism seen in the Old Testament? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_scepter.htm">What is God's scepter?</a> <a href="/q/islam's_view_on_the_end_times.htm">What is Islam's perspective on the end times?</a> <a href="/q/is_your_heart_ready_for_the_lord's_return.htm">Is Jesus considered equal to God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Unto.--Rather, of. The connection with <a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm" title="And of the angels he said, Who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.">Hebrews 1:7</a> is so close ("Whereas of the angels He saith . . . of the Son He saith"), that we must not vary the rendering of the preposition. The passage which follows is taken from <a href="/context/psalms/45-6.htm" title="Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of your kingdom is a right scepter.">Psalm 45:6-7</a>. As the words stand in the ordinary Greek text, they agree exactly with the LXX.; but certain alterations of reading are required by the best evidence. After the words "for ever and ever" and must be restored, and in the following clause the and a must change places. The latter change is of moment only as it affects the former. Were the words in all other respects cited with perfect exactness, the introduction of and would probably indicate that the writer intended to split up the quotation into two parts, each significant for his purpose. (Comp. <a href="/hebrews/2-13.htm" title="And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God has given me.">Hebrews 2:13</a>.) As, however, we note other minor changes, the insertion of the connecting word is probably accidental. A third reading is of much greater importance. At the close of the verse the two oldest of our Greek MSS. agree in reading "His kingdom:" to this we will return afterwards.We have every reason to believe that the application of Psalms 45 which is here made was fully received by the ancient Jews; thus in the Targum on the Psalm <a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm" title="And of the angels he said, Who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.">Hebrews 1:7</a> is taken as a direct address to the King Messiah. Hence the readers of this Epistle would at once recognise the argument which the words contain. It is strongly maintained by some that the Psalm (like Psalms 110, see below, on <a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm" title="But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool?">Hebrews 1:13</a>) is altogether prophetic, the promised Messiah alone being in the Psalmist's thought. There appear to be insuperable objections to this view, from particular expressions used (in the later verses especially), and from the general structure and colouring of the Psalm. It is in every way more probable that the second Psalm (see Note on <a href="/hebrews/1-5.htm" title="For to which of the angels said he at any time, You are my Son, this day have I begotten you? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?">Hebrews 1:5</a>), rather than Psalms 110, represents the class to which Psalms 45 belongs. Originally writing in celebration of the marriage of a king of David's line (we know not whom, but many of the arguments urged against the possible reference to Solomon have no great weight), the inspired Psalmist uses words which bear their full meaning only when applied to that Son of David of whose kingdom there shall be no end. The promises made to David (2 Samuel 7) are before the writer's mind in the first verses of the Psalm. The king appointed by God is His representative to God's people; his cause is that of truth and righteousness; his dominion will continually advance. It is at this moment that, with the promise of a divine sonship (Psalms 2) in his thought, he suddenly addresses the sing as Elohim (<a href="/hebrews/1-7.htm" title="And of the angels he said, Who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.">Hebrews 1:7</a>), a divine king who receives from God the reward of righteousness (<a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm" title="But to the Son he said, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.">Hebrews 1:8</a>). There are in the Old Testament examples of the use of Elohim which diminish the difficulty of its application to an earthly king (such as <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm" title="God stands in the congregation of the mighty; he judges among the gods.">Psalm 82:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm" title="For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.">Psalm 95:3</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/28-13.htm" title="And the king said to her, Be not afraid: for what saw you? And the woman said to Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.">1Samuel 28:13</a>; <a href="/exodus/7-1.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, See, I have made you a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet.">Exodus 7:1</a>); but it must still be acknowledged that the passage stands alone. This difficulty, however, relates only to the primary application. As the higher and true reference of the words became revealed, all earthly limitations disappeared; the Christian readers of the Psalm recognised in the Messiah of whom it speaks a King who is God. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 8-13. - Two more quotations from the psalms with reference to the SON adduced in contrast. Verses 8, 9. - But unto the Son he saith. The preposition here translated "unto" is πρὸς, as in ver. 7, there translated "of." As is evident from its use in ver. 7, it does not imply of necessity that the persons spoken of are addressed in the quotations, though it is so in this second case. The force of the preposition itself need only be "in reference to." The first quotation is from <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6, 7</a>. The psalm was evidently written originally as an epithalamium on the occasion of the marriage of some king of Israel to some foreign princess. The general and probable opinion is that the king was Solomon. His marriage with Pharaoh's daughter may have been the occasion. The view taken by some (as Hengstenberg), that the psalm had no original reference to an actual marriage, being purely a Messianic prophecy, is inconsistent both with its own contents and with the analogy of other Messianic psalms (see what was said on this head with reference to <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a>.). Those who enter into the view of Messianic prophecy that has been given above, will have no difficulty in perceiving the justness of the application of this psalm to Christ, notwithstanding its primary import. Like <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a>, it presents (in parts at least) an ideal picture, suggested only and imperfectly realized by the temporary type; an ideal of which we find the germ in <a href="/2_samuel/7.htm">2 Samuel 7</a>, and the amplification in later prophecy. Further, the title, "For the precentor" (" To the chief musician," A.V.), shows that the psalm was used in the temple services, and thus, whatever might be the occasion of its composition, was understood by the Jews of old as having an ulterior meaning. Further, there is possibly (as Delitzsch points out) a reference to the psalm as Messianic in <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a>, where "the Servant of Jehovah," "the Anointed," gives the "oil of gladness" for mourning; and in Isaiah 9:5, where the words of the psalm," God" (ver. 6) and "mighty" (ver. 3) are compounded for a designation of the Messiah; also in <a href="/zechariah/12-8.htm">Zechariah 12:8</a>, where it is prophesied that in the latter days" the house of David" shall be "as God." The Messianic interpretation is undoubtedly ancient. The Chaldee paraphrast (on ver. 3) writes, "Thy beauty, O King Messiah, is greater than that of the sons of men." Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever. Attempts have been made to evade the conclusion that the king is here addressed as "God," (1) by taking the clause as a parenthetic address to God himself; (2) by regarding" God" as appended to "throne," or as the predicate of the sentence; i.e. translating either "Thy throne of God is," etc. (according to the sense of <a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23</a>, "Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king"), or "Thy throne is God [i.e. Divine] for ever and ever." As to (1), the context repudiates it. As to . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/1-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. about Πρὸς (Pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son [He says]: Υἱόν (Huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. “Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. throne, θρόνος (thronos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2362.htm">Strong's 2362: </a> From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. O ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God, Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [endures] forever εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. and ever, αἰῶνος (aiōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. justice [is] εὐθύτητος (euthytētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2118.htm">Strong's 2118: </a> Straightness, uprightness. From euthus; rectitude. the scepter ῥάβδος (rhabdos) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4464.htm">Strong's 4464: </a> A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. kingdom. βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 1:8 But of the Son he says Your (Heb. He. 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