Dr. Lightfoot places it in the year 62, and in the eighth of Nero. For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. 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. As a sovereign, when his garments of state are folded and put away, is a sovereign still, so our Lord, when he has laid aside the earth and heavens like a vesture, shall be still the same. Sin has made a great change in the world for the worse, and Christ will make a great change in it for the better. 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 Why Are There So Many Different Bible Translations? 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. 10for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at [email protected]. Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. For He said, See that you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Clement of Alexandria, a very ancient writer, asserts it to be the Apostle Paul's {d}; and his name stands in the title of it, in all R. Stephens's exemplars, and in all Beza's copies, excepting one, and so it does in the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions; and that it is his, is highly probable from the agreement there is between this, and other epistles of his; compare Heb 1:2,3 with Col 1:15,16 and Heb 5:12-14 with 1Co 3:1,2 and Heb 12:1 with 1Co 9:24 and Heb 13:7,17 with 1Th 5:11,12, and Heb 13:9 with Eph 4:14 and Heb 13:18 with 2Co 1:12 and Heb 13:20 with \Ro 15:13 16:20 1Th 5:23\ and many other places; and also from the order and method of it, first treating of doctrines, and then proceeding to practical exhortations, which is the common form of Paul's epistles: to which may be added various circumstances; as that it was written from Italy, where Paul was a prisoner; and the mention the author of it makes of his bonds, and of Timothy, as well known unto him, who was Paul's companion; besides, the token of his epistles appears in this, namely, his usual salutation to the churches; see Heb 13:23-25. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. 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, All rights reserved. 34quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. ", And of the angels He says: Who makes His angels spirits And His ministers a flame of fire., In speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.". 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; But to which of the angels has He ever said: Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? 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.. Therefore it is necessary that this One also have something to offer. 38of whom the world was not worthy. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 3The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. & in Jonam, 1. having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 13But to which of the angels has He ever said: (T)Sit at My right hand,Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? 5:1113. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets. {d} Ib. All rights reserved. 20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Web1 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 Son, whom he hath appointed 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. 13. The intention of this epistle being to demonstrate the superior excellency of the Gospel revelation to the legal one, the apostle begins with the divine author of it, in which they both agree, and observes that in other things they differ. 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. 13In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first obsolete. 3:22; Rev. 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 {i} In Gen. x. (1-3) And in his superiority to all the holy angels. , in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail.. 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. 97:7; 1 Pet. New King James Version (NKJV). In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth. 21. We never can be thankful enough that God has in so many ways, and with such increasing clearness, spoken to us fallen sinners concerning salvation. 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 In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth. {c} Eccl. 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. 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. The most exalted angels are but ministering spirits, mere servants of Christ, to execute his commands. 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 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. 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. For to which of the angels did He ever say: Deut. To which of the angels did God ever say, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"? 32And what more shall I say? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? Let the thoughts of this make us watchful, diligent, and desirous of that better world. Gods Final Word: His Son. 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. (J)I will be to Him a Father,And He shall be to Me a Son? 32:43 (see Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint). 2 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but 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}. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. All rights reserved worldwide. 5For to which of the angels did God ever say. All rights reserved. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. 5For to which of the angels did He ever say: (I)You are My Son,Today I have begotten You? The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 12:6, 8; Joel 2:28in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the 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. 32:43, LXX, DSS; Ps. 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. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 8 But about the Son He says: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the therefore God, Your God, has anointed You, above Your companions with the oil of joy.g. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.. 5:1113, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV, Deluxe Gift Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Deut. 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? All rights reserved. 2:9, 10], Deut. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth. New King James Version (NKJV). 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. WebNew King James Version Par The New Priestly Service 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 All rights reserved worldwide. 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. 21By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? 3By faith we understand that the [c]worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. For to which of the angels did He ever say: You are My Son, Today I have begotten You? in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets. 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. rbe {l} Euseb. Proud member 40God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. 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, 21. 39And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, In beholding the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ, we behold the power, wisdom, and goodness of the Father, ( John 14:7 ) ; the fulness of the Godhead dwells, not typically, or in a figure, but really, in him. WebHebrews 1, New King James Version (NKJV) Gods Supreme RevelationGod, who at various times and #Num. 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. All rights reserved. 13But to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand,Till I make Your enemies Your footstool? The gospel revelation is excellent above the former; in that it is a revelation which God has made by his Son. For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father"? Help My Unbelief!" But you remain the same, and your years will never end.". 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 4having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 2has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [b]worlds; WebGods Supreme Revelation. And: You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. 12Like a cloak You will fold them up,And they will be changed.But You are the same,And Your years will not fail.. 31By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who [j]did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. 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 Hist. Web1 In the past God spoke to our people through the prophets. 9not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them, says the Lord. Hist. 14Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 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. 17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. 91. 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. 16But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. 37They were stoned, they were sawn in two, [k]were tempted, were slain with the sword. Christ shall go on conquering and to conquer. , for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. 19concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. But, how much greater things are said of Christ by the Father! c. 14. Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"? 8By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. 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. WebGods Supreme Revelation. 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. 6But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: Who makes His angels spiritsAnd His ministers a flame of fire., Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;A [f]scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. For to which of the angels did He ever say: You are My Son, Today I have begotten You? WebHebrews 1. 37. Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. And the heavens are the work of Your hands. 6And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says. 42. fol. 3. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? and was not found, because God had taken him. 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. And the heavens are the work of Your hands. 2:9, 10). and the heavens are the work of your hands. 9You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;Therefore God, Your God, has anointed YouWith the oil of gladness more than Your companions., You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth,And the heavens are the work of Your hands. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions., You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.". 2a Minister of the [a]sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man. God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets. 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. Enter code FAITH. Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? 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. c. 3. 35Women received their dead raised to life again. 2 And now in these last days, God has spoken to us again 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. WebGods Final Word: His Son. 1God, who [a]at various times and (B)in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. From the glory of the person and office of Christ, we proceed to the glory of his grace. 3. 29By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned. And: You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. Used by permission. 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 And again: I will be to Him a Father, And He shall be to Me a Son? 36Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. 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. The unconverted Jews used many arguments to draw their converted brethren from the Christian faith. For all the saints. (4-14). Eccl. Salem Media Group. 3For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. 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. Only as Man he has his fellows, and as anointed with the Holy Spirit; but he is above all prophets, priests, and kings, that ever were employed in the service of God on earth. 25choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the [g]passing pleasures of sin, What Does "I Believe! The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. 1God, who [a]at various times and (B)in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [b]worlds; 3(C)who being the brightness of His glory and the express (D)image of His person, and (E)upholding all things by the word of His power, (F)when He had [c]by Himself [d]purged [e]our sins, (G)sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become so much better than the angels, as (H)He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. Hist. And let us own and honour him as God; for if he had not been God, he had never done the Mediator's work, and had never worn the Mediator's crown. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. 3:22; Rev. Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. 42. fol. , in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth. Is. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. l. 6. c. 14. That he should by himself cleanse us from our sins is a wonder of love beyond our utmost powers of admiration, gratitude, and praise. 9:6, 7; Luke 1:32, 33; [Phil. 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. They will perish, but You remain; And they will all grow old like a garment; They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 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 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 5who serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. 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. 27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. He spoke to them many times and in many different ways. Access 50+ premium resources. {a} Eccl. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 4For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are priests who offer the gifts according to the law; 24By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, 14Are not the angelsk ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as, Is. To prove this, several passages are brought from the Old Testament. {k} Sepher Shorashim, rad. Another passage of Scripture, Ps. {h} Bereshit Rabba, sect. 37. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright 1982 Thomas Nelson. Ending soon! They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented 15And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. , in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 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.. 1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 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. 2For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. l. 3. c. 38. Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. The Supremacy of the Son(Colossians1:1523), 1On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. 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. Start your free trial today! {e} Bereshit Rabba, sect. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. 11 Powerful Podcasts to Help Grow Your Faith. When, on the fall of man, the world was breaking to pieces under the wrath and curse of God, the Son of God, undertaking the work of redemption, sustained it by his almighty power and goodness.
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