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Hebrews, 1

1. At many moments in the past and by many means, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets; but

1. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

2. in our time, the final days, he has spoken to us in the person of his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things and through whom he made the ages.

2. Hath 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;

3. He is the reflection of God's glory and bears the impress of God's own being, sustaining all things by his powerful command; and now that he has purged sins away, he has taken his seat at the right hand of the divine Majesty on high.

3. Who 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;

4. So he is now as far above the angels as the title which he has inherited is higher than their own name.

4. Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

5. To which of the angels, then, has God ever said: You are my Son, today I have fathered you, or: I shall be a father to him and he a son to me?

5. For 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?

6. Again, when he brings the First-born into the world, he says: Let all the angels of God pay him homage.

6. And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.

7. To the angels, he says: appointing the winds his messengers and flames of fire his servants,

7. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.

8. but to the Son he says: Your throne, God, is for ever and ever; and: the sceptre of his kingdom is a sceptre of justice;

8. 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.

9. you love uprightness and detest evil. This is why God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness, as none of your rivals.

9. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

10. And again: Long ago, Lord, you laid earth's foundations, the heavens are the work of your hands.

10. And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

11. They pass away but you remain, they all wear out like a garment.

11. They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;

12. Like a cloak you will roll them up, like a garment, and they will be changed. But you never alter and your years are unending.

12. 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.

13. To which of the angels has God ever said: Take your seat at my right hand till I have made your enemies your footstool?

13. But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

14. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

14. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?



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1:1-2 - The author of Hebrews begins by emphasizing that God has spoken definitively through His Son, Jesus Christ, marking the final revelation, superior to that of the prophets. This reinforces Christ's supremacy over all (see also John 1:1-3 and Matthew 17:5).

1:3 - Jesus is described as the exact expression of God's substance, sustaining the universe with His word. He is the perfect image of God, uniquely highlighting the deity of Christ (see also Colossians 1:15 and John 14:9).

1:4-5 - The author shows Christ's superiority over the angels by mentioning that He has inherited a more excellent name than they. This teaching reflects Jesus' authority over all heavenly creatures (see also Philippians 2:9-11 and Colossians 2:10).

1:8-9 - God's throne is described as eternal, and the Son is exalted for His justice and love. Jesus is presented as the eternal and righteous King, a fundamental theme in the book of Hebrews (see also Psalm 45:6-7 and Matthew 28:18).

1:13-14 - Angels are described as God's servants, sent to care for those who will inherit salvation. Their mission is subordinate to the supremacy of Christ (see also Psalm 104:4 and Matthew 4:11).

Versi relativi a Hebrews, 1:

Hebrews chapter 1 proclaims the supremacy of Christ. How does Jesus overcome God's previous revelations? This majestic text presents Christ as the pinnacle of divine revelation, superior to angels and heir of all things. The chapter highlights the divinity of Jesus, His role in creating and sustaining the universe, and His redemptive work. The author uses quotations from the Old Testament to establish the authority of Christ. Dig deeper with us into five biblical passages that expand on the glorious themes of this foundational chapter.

Colossians 1:15-16: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, for in him all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or sovereignties, powers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him." - This passage echoes the description of Christ in Hebrews 1 as the creator and sustainer of all things.

John 1:1-3: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; Without it, nothing that exists would have been done." - Like Hebrews 1, this passage emphasizes the divinity of Christ and his role in creation.

Philippians 2:9-11: "Therefore God exalted him to the highest position and gave him the name that is above every name, so 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 the Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - This passage reflects the exaltation of Christ described in Hebrews 1, emphasizing his superiority over all things.

Psalms 2:7: "I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, 'You are my son; I have begotten you today.'" - This psalm is quoted in Hebrews 1:5 to demonstrate Christ's superiority over the angels.

Isaiah 9:6: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government is upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." - This messianic prophecy resonates with the description of Christ in Hebrews 1 as the Son of God and heir of all things.

FAQ:

What does "God spoke to the fathers through the prophets" mean?

God revealed His will through the prophets in the Old Testament, but now He speaks through His Son, Jesus Christ, who is superior to all the prophets. (Hebrews 1:1-2)

Why is Jesus called "the image of the invisible God"?

Jesus is the complete manifestation of God, revealing His nature and essence visibly and clearly to humanity. (Hebrews 1:3)

What is the significance of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God?

Jesus' position at God's right hand symbolizes His authority, power, and triumph over all forces, including sin and death. (Hebrews 1:3)

How does the author of Hebrews describe Jesus' superiority over the angels?

Jesus is superior to the angels, for He is the Son of God, and the angels are but servants. He is also worthy of worship, something the angels cannot receive. (Hebrews 1:4-6)

What does it mean that Jesus "had a name more excellent than the angels"?

Jesus is superior to the angels because of His unique role as the Son of God, something no angel has ever been called. He is worthy of greater honor and glory. (Hebrews 1:4-5)


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