Hebrews 1

King James Version · 14 verses · 725 cross-references linking it to 309 other chapters

1. 1God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,52 cross-references: 2 Peter 1:20–21, Numbers 12:6–8, Joel 2:28, 1 Peter 1:10–12, Luke 24:27
2. 2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;115 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16–18, John 1:14, 1 Peter 1:20
3. 3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;121 cross-references: Colossians 1:15–17, Revelation 4:11, John 14:9–10, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4
4. 4Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.14 cross-references: Ephesians 1:21, Philippians 2:9–11, 1 Peter 3:22, Hebrews 2:9, Revelation 5:11–12
5. 5For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?25 cross-references: Psalms 2:7, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 5:5, 2 Samuel 7:14, 1 Chronicles 17:13
6. 6And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.34 cross-references: Deuteronomy 32:43, Colossians 1:18, Psalms 97:7, Colossians 1:15, 1 Peter 3:22
7. 7And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.17 cross-references: Psalms 104:4, Hebrews 1:14, 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Kings 2:11, Ezekiel 1:13–14
8. 8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.73 cross-references: Psalms 45:6–7, Isaiah 9:6–7, Jeremiah 23:5–6, John 10:30, Romans 9:5
9. 9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.55 cross-references: Psalms 45:7, Psalms 23:5, Isaiah 61:3, Galatians 5:22, Romans 15:13
10. 10And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:39 cross-references: Psalms 102:25–27, Genesis 1:1, John 1:1–3, Jeremiah 32:17, Psalms 8:3–4
11. 11They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;30 cross-references: Isaiah 51:6, Mark 13:31, Isaiah 34:4, Luke 21:33, Matthew 24:35
12. 12And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.12 cross-references: Psalms 102:26–27, Hebrews 13:8, John 8:58, James 1:17, Exodus 3:14
13. 13But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?32 cross-references: Psalms 110:1, Mark 12:36, Hebrews 10:12–13, Matthew 22:44, 1 Corinthians 15:25–26
14. 14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?118 cross-references: Psalms 34:7, Psalms 103:20–21, Psalms 91:11–12, Matthew 18:10, Daniel 6:22

Explained connections

• "I will be his father, and he shall be my son" 2 Samuel 7:14 and Hebrews 1:5

  God's promise about David's royal heir describes a father–son relationship with God. Hebrews quotes it alongside Psalm 2 to show that the Son holds a status no angel ever had, reading the promise as finding its full sense in Jesus.

• Superior to the angels Psalms 2:7 and Hebrews 1:5

  Hebrews opens a chain of Old Testament quotations with Psalm 2:7 to argue that God never addressed any angel as 'my Son'. The royal psalm becomes evidence of Jesus' unique sonship and supremacy.

• "Thy throne, O God, is for ever" Psalms 45:6 and Hebrews 1:8

  A royal wedding psalm addresses the king with the striking words 'your throne, O God'. Hebrews takes this as the Father speaking to the Son, one of the New Testament's strongest Old Testament supports for Christ's divinity.

• Until your enemies are your footstool Psalms 110:1 and Hebrews 1:13

  Hebrews ends its chain of quotations proving the Son's superiority with Psalm 110:1, asking which angel God ever invited to sit at his right hand. The waiting 'until' also frames the present age as the time before every enemy is subdued.

• Anointed with the oil of gladness Psalms 45:6 and Hebrews 1:9

  The royal psalm says the king loved righteousness and was anointed above his companions. Hebrews continues the quotation, presenting the Son as the righteous, anointed king — 'Messiah' itself means 'anointed one'.

• The Creator who remains Psalms 102:25 and Hebrews 1:10

  Psalm 102 contrasts the LORD who laid the earth's foundations with a creation that wears out like clothing. Hebrews applies this address to the Son, attributing creation and eternal changelessness to him.

• Let all the angels worship him Psalms 97:7 and Hebrews 1:6

  Psalm 97 calls even the 'gods' to bow before the LORD; the Greek version of Deuteronomy 32:43 has a similar line about angels. Hebrews uses this language for the moment God brings his firstborn into the world: the angels worship the Son.

Chapters most linked to Hebrews 1

• John 121 links
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• Psalms 27 links
• Proverbs 87 links
• Acts 27 links
• Romans 87 links
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• Hebrews 107 links

People in Hebrews 1

God, Jesus Christ

Hard questions about Hebrews 1

• Did God create the world alone, or through Christ?
• Did God rest on the seventh day, or does he keep working?

Archaeology

• Papyrus 46 c. AD 200