For to which of the angels did He ever say: Deut. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail.. 11None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, Know the Lord, for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. l. 6. c. 25. , in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth. The revelation under the law was made in times past, the Gospel revelation in these last days; the former was made to the Jewish fathers that were of old, the latter to the then present apostles; the one was made at sundry times, and in divers manners, the other was made at once, and in one way; the one was made by the prophets of the Lord, the other by his own son, Heb 1:1,2 and therefore the latter must be the more excellent; in proof of which the author enlarges on the character of the Son of God, with respect to his person, office, and glory; showing that he is heir of all things, the Maker of the worlds, of the same nature and glory with his Father; is omnipotent, and upholds all things by the word of his power; is the High Priest of his people, who has made satisfaction for their sins, and purged them from them, and is now at the right hand of God, Heb 1:2,3 He goes on to prove that he is more excellent than the angels, by a variety of arguments, and these supported by testimonies from the Scriptures; as that he has a more excellent name than any of them, being called the Son of God, Heb 1:4,5 which is proved from Ps 2:7, 2Sa 7:12-16 that he is the object of the worship of angels, Heb 1:6 which is required of them, Ps 97:7 that he is their Maker and Creator, Heb 1:7 which appears from Ps 104:4 that he has an everlasting kingdom, is a righteous King, and is richly anointed above his fellows, Heb 1:8,9 which is the sense of some passages in Ps 45:6,7 and that he is the founder and former of the heavens, and of the earth, and will endure when they shall not, Heb 1:10-12 which is confirmed by testimonies out of Ps 102:25-27 that he sits at the right hand of God, where none of the angels were ever admitted, Heb 1:13 as is clear from Ps 110:1-7 and besides, the angels, as they are ministers made by him, they are sent out from him to wait on his people, the heirs of salvation, and minister to them, and therefore he must be greater than they, Heb 1:14. 4having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 10for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. All rights reserved. 6But when He again brings (K)the firstborn into the world, He says: (L)Let all the angels of God worship Him., (M)Who makes His angels spiritsAnd His ministers a flame of fire., (N)Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;A [f]scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.9You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;Therefore God, Your God, (O)has anointed YouWith the oil of gladness more than Your companions., (P)You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth,And the heavens are the work of Your hands.11(Q)They will perish, but You remain;And (R)they will all grow old like a garment;12Like a cloak You will fold them up,And they will be changed.But You are the (S)same,And Your years will not fail.. 11By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she[d] bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. Dr. Lightfoot places it in the year 62, and in the eighth of Nero. 37. The apostle, therefore, shows the superiority of Jesus of Nazareth, as the Son of God, and the benefits from his sufferings and death as the sacrifice for sin, so that the Christian religion is much more excellent and perfect than that of Moses. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. 14Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 7By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 8Because finding fault with them, He says: Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah Web1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. {g} Targum in Gen. x. All rights reserved. 9By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 6And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 5For to which of the angels did He ever say: You are My Son,Today I have begotten You? None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, Know the. And: You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. 21. Save on the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.. 37They were stoned, they were sawn in two, [k]were tempted, were slain with the sword. All rights reserved worldwide. 3The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. Enter code FAITH and have answers to your Bible questions at your fingertips. WebNew King James Version Par By Faith We Understand 1Now faith is the [a] substance of things hoped for, the [b] evidence of things not seen. WebHebrews 1, New King James Version (NKJV) Gods Supreme RevelationGod, who at various times and #Num. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. & xiv. New King James Version (NKJV). WebChapter 1 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto 13But to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand,Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? WebHebrews 1. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hieronymi Catalog. Eccl. 28By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. WebHeb 1:1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, Tools Heb 1:2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, 32:43, LXX, DSS; Ps. New King James Version (NKJV). Christ shall go on conquering and to conquer. 13In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first obsolete. 20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. WebNew King James Version King James Bible 1God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 1God, who at sundry times and in divers 12Like a cloak You will fold them up,And they will be changed.But You are the same,And Your years will not fail.. The surpassing dignity of the Son of God in his Divine person, and in his creating and mediatorial work. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 33who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will. 37. 1Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, The great truth set forth in this All rights reserved worldwide. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. WebGods Supreme Revelation. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God. The common objections to its being his are, its not bearing his name, the diversity of its style, and the author of it seeming to be not an apostle, but a disciple of the apostle's: as to his not setting his name to it, the reasons might be, because he was the apostle of the Gentiles, and not so much of the Jews; and because of the prejudice of the Jews against him, both believers, and unbelievers; wherefore had his name been to it, it might have prevented the usefulness of it to the one, and have stirred up the rage of the other: as to the difference of style, different subjects require a different style; and yet in many things there is a likeness, as before observed: and as to the author's not being an apostle, which is concluded from Heb 2:3 the word "us" there is to be understood of the believing Hebrews, the disciples of the apostle, and not inclusive of the author, by a figurative way of speaking often used by Paul; and besides, the apostle received a confirmation of the Gospel from Ananias, who might have been an hearer of Christ, though he was at first taught it by Christ himself; add to this, that whoever was the writer of it, it was written before the destruction of Jerusalem, and when several of the apostles were living, and therefore he could never design by those words to put himself in a succeeding generation. For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? I will be their God, and they shall be My people. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.. Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"? 13These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off [e]were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. All rights reserved. & l. 6. c. 20. 25choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the [g]passing pleasures of sin, 4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. Hist. Let us not then set our hearts upon that which is not what we take it to be, and will not be what it now is. Christ will fold up this world as a garment, not to be abused any longer, not to be used as it has been. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his That he should by himself cleanse us from our sins is a wonder of love beyond our utmost powers of admiration, gratitude, and praise. Therefore it is necessary that this One also have something to offer. 17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, The gospel revelation is excellent above the former; in that it is a revelation which God has made by his Son. {c} Eccl. Handed down. Access 50+ premium resources. 3. 13To which of the angels did God ever say. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good 21. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America. 4So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs. 4For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are priests who offer the gifts according to the law; rbe {l} Euseb. But to which of the angels has He ever said: Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 3The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. Proud member 5For to which of the angels did God ever say: 6And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. It is declared how Christ was qualified for the office of Mediator, and how he was confirmed in it: he has the name Messiah from his being anointed. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. The persons to whom this epistle was written were Hebrews, or Jews; so called, as some think, from the name of Abraham, the father of them; or, as others, from his passing over the river Euphrates, when he came out of Chaldea into Palestine. Thus it was necessary that the apostle should insist, not only on Christ's being the Creator of all things, and therefore of angels themselves, but as being the risen and exalted Messiah in human nature, to whom angels, authorities, and powers are made subject. And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. of NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word. 2But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son,a whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.b. 14(U)Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will (V)inherit salvation? 6But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. Another passage of Scripture, Ps. 8 But about the Son He says: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the (1-3) And in his superiority to all the holy angels. And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways. Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; upholding all things by the word of His power. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. How Can We Model the Love of Jesus by Showing Compassion? The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 91. 2:9, 10). 3:22; Rev. 11 Powerful Podcasts to Help Grow Your Faith. And the occasion and design of it is, to set forth the superior excellency of Christ to angels and men, to Moses, to Joshua, to Aaron, and his sons, and the preferableness of his priesthood and sacrifice to the Levitical priesthood and its sacrifices; to teach the Hebrews the true knowledge of the mysteries of their law; to point out to them the design, use, and abrogation of its ceremonies; and to prepare them for what afflictions and persecutions they would be called to endure for Christ; and to exhort them to perseverance, and to strengthen them against apostasy, as well as to instruct them in the various duties of religion. 12For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins [b]and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. All rights reserved. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail., You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. Eccl. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. 2:9, 10], Deut. 2For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 5who serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. l. 3. c. 38. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 1God, who [a]at various times and (B)in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets. 27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. From the glory of the person and office of Christ, we proceed to the glory of his grace. 1 God, who [ a]at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, 3:22; Rev. For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: {h} Bereshit Rabba, sect. It has been ascribed to different persons, as to Barnabas, to Apollos, to Luke the Evangelist, and to Clement of Rome, but without any just reason. This epistle shows Christ as the end, foundation, body, and truth of the figures of the law, which of themselves were no virtue for the soul. 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, 14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? 32:43 (see Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint). And the heavens are the work of Your hands. Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. therefore God, Your God, has anointed You, above Your companions with the oil of joy.g. 3. Start your free trial today! Is. and what Peter refers to is to be found in it; see Heb 10:25,36,37 and which is written with great wisdom; in none of Paul's epistles is there a greater discovery of his knowledge of divine mysteries than in this; and in it also are things hard to be understood, Heb 5:11. So Abram the Hebrew, in Ge 14:13 is by the Septuagint rendered, perathv, "one that passes over", taking it to come from the word rbe, which signifies to "pass over"; with this compare Jos 24:3 and this is the opinion of some of the Jewish Rabbins {e}; though it seems rather that they were called so from Heber, who lived at the time of the confusion of languages; see Ge 10:21, Nu 24:24. , for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. {f} Antiqu. Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us For to which of the angels did He ever say: You are My Son, Today I have begotten You? And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: They will perish, but You remain; And they will all grow old like a garment; They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. 2 And now in these last days, God has spoken to us again Jarchi in Gen. x. The ceremonial law is full of Christ, and all the gospel is full of Christ; the blessed lines of both Testaments meet in Him; and how they both agree and sweetly unite in Jesus Christ, is the chief object of the epistle to the Hebrews to discover. In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth. 19concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. But to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? 16But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. 12:6, 8; Joel 2:28in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the 1. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. And: You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. Web1God, who [a] at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir (4-14). 4. Help My Unbelief!" Web1 In the past God spoke to our people through the prophets. That this epistle was written very early appears from hence, that it was imitated by Clement of Rome, in his epistle to the Corinthians, who took whole sentences out of it; and therefore it could not be a new work, as Eusebius {a} observes: it has been denied to be authentic by some heretics, as the Marcionites and Arians, but has been generally received as such by the orthodox: some indeed doubted of it, because it was not received by the Roman church, as an epistle of the Apostle Paul {b}; though others, who have thought it was not his, as Origen, yet looked upon it as genuine {c}. Web1 God, who [ a]at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, Read full chapter Footnotes Hebrews 1:1 Or in many portions Hebrews 1:1 in all Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Web1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. The Saviour has done much to make all men his friends, yet he has enemies. 21. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father"? {d} Ib. 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 6But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 18[f]of whom it was said, In Isaac your seed shall be called, Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? 14For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. The time of its writing was before the destruction of Jerusalem, which in this book is signified by the coming of the Lord, and the day approaching; and after Timothy was released from prison, and some time within the two years of his own imprisonment at Rome; when he hoped for a release, as his epistles to the Philippians and to Philemon show. Sin has made a great change in the world for the worse, and Christ will make a great change in it for the better. But above all, the testimony of the Apostle Peter is greatly in favour of its being his, 2Pe 3:15,16 from whence it clearly appears, that the Apostle Paul did write an epistle to the Hebrews; for to them Peter wrote; see 1Pe 1:1, 2Pe 3:1 and what epistle could it be but this? 5:1113. (J)I will be to Him a Father,And He shall be to Me a Son? 5For to which of the angels did He ever say: (I)You are My Son,Today I have begotten You? The most exalted angels are but ministering spirits, mere servants of Christ, to execute his commands. sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as, Is. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 1Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen. But, how much greater things are said of Christ by the Father! This epistle shows Christ as the end, foundation, body, and truth of the figures of the law, which of themselves were no virtue for the soul. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Verses 4-14 Many Jews had a superstitious or idolatrous respect for angels, because they had received the law and other tidings of the Divine will by their ministry. But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. 102:25-27 , is recited, in which the Almighty power of the Lord Jesus Christ is declared, both in creating the world and in changing it. 9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions. WebNew International Version 1God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the Web1 Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. WebGods Final Word: His Son. 9:6, 7; Luke 1:32, 33; [Phil. Web1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of I will be to Him a Father,And He shall be to Me a Son? Gods Final Word: His Son. Web1 Long ago God spoke to our forefathers by means of the prophets on many occasions and in many ways. 14Are not the angelsk ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 5For to which of the angels did God ever say. Angels shall gather all the saints together at the last day, when all whose hearts and hopes are set upon perishing treasures and fading glories, will be driven from Christ's presence into everlasting misery. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. On comparing what God there says of the angels, with what he says to Christ, the inferiority of the angels to Christ plainly appears. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by. But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: Let all the angels of God worship Him., And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him. l. 6. c. 14. 11They will perish, but You remain;And they will all grow old like a garment; The glory of His person and nature, gave to his sufferings such merit as was a full satisfaction to the honour of God, who suffered an infinite injury and affront by the sins of men. 97:7; 1 Pet. 35Women received their dead raised to life again. 21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. And the principal design seems to be, to bring the converted Hebrews forward in the knowledge of the gospel, and thus to establish them in the Christian faith, and to prevent their turning from it, against which they are earnestly warned.

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