Heb 1:13 | TNotes | STEP | 1:13 In climactic fashion, the author ends his string of Old Testament quotations (see study note on 1:5-14) by quoting from Ps 110:1 in celebration of Christ’s exaltation (see also study notes on Luke 20:42-43; 22:69; 1 Cor 15:25; Eph 1:19-22). • The image of the Son’s enemies as a footstool under his feet represents their absolute subjugation (see Heb 2:8 ). In the ancient world, a victorious king would place his foot on the neck or back of an enemy as a symbolic act of domination.

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‏ Hebrews 1:13

1:13 ^a In climactic fashion, the author ends his string of Old Testament quotations (see study note on 1:5-14) by quoting from Ps 110:1 ^b in celebration of Christ’s exaltation (see also study notes on Luke 20:42-43; 22:69; 1 Cor 15:25; Eph 1:19-22).

• The image of the Son’s enemies as a footstool under his feet represents their absolute subjugation (see Heb 2:8 ^c). In the ancient world, a victorious king would place his foot on the neck or back of an enemy as a symbolic act of domination.