Heb 1:8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Heb 1:8-9: 1:8-9 These verses, quoting Ps 45:6-7 , proclaim the Son as the divine, just, eternal, anointed King of the universe. • to the Son he says: Jesus is addressed as God ; in Heb 1:9 , your God is a reference to God the Father. • pouring out the oil of joy: Olive oil was used to anoint kings of Israel at the inauguration of their rule (1 Sam 10:1 ; 1 Kgs 19:15-16 ). God has anointed his Son, Jesus Christ, as King.

bPs 45:6-7►

cHeb 1:9►

d1 Sam 10:1►

e1 Kgs 19:15-16►

‏ Hebrews 1:8

Summary for Heb 1:8-9: 1:8-9 ^a These verses, quoting Ps 45:6-7 ^b, proclaim the Son as the divine, just, eternal, anointed King of the universe.

• to the Son he says: Jesus is addressed as God; in Heb 1:9 ^c, your God is a reference to God the Father.

• pouring out the oil of joy: Olive oil was used to anoint kings of Israel at the inauguration of their rule (1 Sam 10:1 ^d; 1 Kgs 19:15-16 ^e). God has anointed his Son, Jesus Christ, as King.