Add parallel Print Page Options

The Messiah is superior to angels

Again, when God brings the firstborn son into the world, he says,

Let all God’s angels worship him.

In relation to the angels, this is what it says:

God makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.

In relation to the son, however, it says,

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom;

Read full chapter

And again, when God brings his firstborn(A) into the world,(B) he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.”[a](C)

In speaking of the angels he says,

“He makes his angels spirits,
    and his servants flames of fire.”[b](D)

But about the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;(E)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 1:6 Deut. 32:43 (see Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint)
  2. Hebrews 1:7 Psalm 104:4