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Hebrews 1:8
ESV But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
NIV But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
NASB But regarding the Son He says, 'YOUR THRONE, God, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE SCEPTER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM.
CSB but to the Son: Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
NLT But to the Son he says, 'Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.
KJV 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.
NKJV But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

What does Hebrews 1:8 mean?

Verses 8 and 9 contrast with verse 7. Verse 7 indicated that angels are servants, arranged and molded by God for His purposes. Here, the writer of Hebrews contrasts this servanthood with the rulership bestowed on Jesus. This follows the theme of this passage of the Bible: proving from the Jewish Scriptures that Jesus is superior to any angel or created being.

Here, the author quotes from Psalm 45:6–7, in a reference running through verse 9. This Old Testament passage heralds the ultimate victory of the Messiah. Like other Old Testament references used in Hebrews, there are multiple layers of meaning implied in these verses. Psalm 45 is most directly about an earthly king's wedding. The symbolism and meaning are also echoes of the relationship between Jesus, who is King and Messiah, and His spiritual bride, the church.

Psalm 45:6–7 specifically praises the moral strength of this king, as well as the nature of his throne: "forever and ever." This stands in contrast to the idea of the flexible, servant-oriented angels referenced in Hebrews 1:7. Psalm 45:6 describes this kingly figure as one with a scepter—a clear symbol of power and authority.
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