Heb 1:8-13 | 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.

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bPs 45:6-7►

cHeb 1:9►

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e1 Kgs 19:15-16►

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gPs 102:25-27►

hHeb 2:5►

i2 Pet 3:13►

jRev 21:1►

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lPs 110:1►

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‏ Hebrews 1:8-13

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.
Summary for Heb 1:10-12: 1:10-12 ^f These verses, quoting Ps 102:25-27 ^g, celebrate the Son as both the creator and the one who brings the created order to an end. All created things will wear out like old clothing, and the Son will discard them (cp. Heb 2:5 ^h; 2 Pet 3:13 ⁱ; Rev 21:1 ^j). By contrast, the Son of God will live forever.
1:13 ^k 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 ^l 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 ^m). 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.