Parallel Verses

American Standard Version

but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

New American Standard Bible

But of the Son He says,
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
And the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

but to the Son:

Your throne, God,
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of Your kingdom
is a scepter of justice.

International Standard Version

But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

A Conservative Version

But toward the Son, Thy throne, O God, is into the age of the age. The scepter of thy kingdom is a scepter of straightness.

Amplified

But about the Son [the Father says to Him],

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
And the scepter of [absolute] righteousness is the scepter of His kingdom.

An Understandable Version

But God says [this] about the Son [Psa. 97:7], "Your throne [i.e. kingdom], O God [Note: This term here is applied to Jesus], will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter [i.e., the standard for ruling] of your kingdom.

Anderson New Testament

But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.

Bible in Basic English

But of the Son he says, Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; and the rod of your kingdom is a rod of righteousness.

Common New Testament

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but to the son he saith, "God is thy throne for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity.

Darby Translation

but as to the Son, Thy throne, O God, is to the age of the age, and a sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Godbey New Testament

but to the Son he says, Thy throne, O God, is unto the age of the age; and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.

Goodspeed New Testament

But of the Son he says, "God is your throne forever and ever! And a righteous scepter is the scepter of his kingdom!

John Wesley New Testament

But unto the Son, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness:

Julia Smith Translation

And to the Son, Thy throne, O God, for the time of time: a rod of uprightness the rod of thy kingdom.

King James 2000

But unto the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

but concerning the Son, "Your throne, O God, [is] {forever and ever}, and the scepter of righteous [is the] scepter of your kingdom.

Modern King James verseion

But to the Son He says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But unto the son he saith, "God, thy seat shall be forever, and ever. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Moffatt New Testament

he says of the Son, 'God is thy throne for ever and ever, thy royal sceptre is the sceptre of equity:

Montgomery New Testament

But to the Son he says. Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the scepter of thy kingdom is the scepter of justice.

NET Bible

but of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

New Heart English Bible

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom.

Noyes New Testament

but of the Son: "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; and the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.

Sawyer New Testament

but of the Son, Thy throne, God, is forever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of rectitude.

The Emphasized Bible

but, as to the Son, - Thy throne, O God, is unto times age-abiding, and - A sceptre of equity, is the sceptre of his kingdom,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is unto eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Twentieth Century New Testament

while of the Son he said-- 'God is thy throne for ever and ever; The scepter of his Kingdom is the scepter of Justice;

Webster

But to the Son, he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.

Weymouth New Testament

But of His Son, He says, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and for ever, and the sceptre of Thy Kingdom is a sceptre of absolute justice.

Williams New Testament

But regarding the Son He says: "Your throne, O God, will stand forever and ever; a righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom.

World English Bible

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom.

Worrell New Testament

but respecting the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever"; and, "A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy Kingdom;

Worsley New Testament

but to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness:

Youngs Literal Translation

and unto the Son: 'Thy throne, O God, is to the age of the age; a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy reign;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

the Son
υἱός 
Huios 
Usage: 213

he saith, Thy
σοῦ 
Sou 
thy, thee, thine, thine own, thou, not tr
Usage: 241

θρόνος 
Thronos 
Usage: 52

O God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

is for
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

αἰών 
Aion 
Usage: 101

and ever
αἰών 
Aion 
Usage: 101

ῥάβδος 
Rhabdos 
Usage: 9

εὐθύτης 
Euthutes 
Usage: 1

is the sceptre
ῥάβδος 
Rhabdos 
Usage: 9

of
βασιλεία 
Basileia 
Usage: 54

thy
σοῦ 
Sou 
thy, thee, thine, thine own, thou, not tr
Usage: 241

Devotionals

Devotionals about Hebrews 1:8

References

Images Hebrews 1:8

Prayers for Hebrews 1:8

Context Readings

The Greatness Of God's Son

7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels winds, And his ministers a flame a fire: 8 but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.



Cross References

Psalm 45:6-7

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Isaiah 9:6-7

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.

John 10:30

I and the Father are one.

John 20:28

Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

Romans 9:5

whose are the fathers, and of whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Isaiah 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Hosea 1:7

But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by Jehovah their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Malachi 3:1

Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom ye desire, behold, he cometh, saith Jehovah of hosts.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Titus 2:13-14

looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Deuteronomy 2:37

only to the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not near; all the side of the river Jabbok, and the cities of the hill-country, and wheresoever Jehovah our God forbade us.

Deuteronomy 7:14

Thou shalt be blessed above all peoples: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,

Psalm 72:1-4

Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king's son.

Psalm 72:7

In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.

Psalm 72:11-14

Yea, all kings shall fall down before him; All nations shall serve him.

Psalm 99:4

The king's strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Psalm 145:13

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Isaiah 32:1-2

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.

Isaiah 45:21-22

Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me.

Isaiah 45:25

In Jehovah shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

Jeremiah 38:15

Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, thou wilt not hearken unto me.

Zechariah 13:9

And I will bring the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried. They shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people; and they shall say, Jehovah is my God.

Matthew 1:23

Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

Luke 1:16-17

And many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God.

John 10:33

The Jews answered him, For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

1 Corinthians 15:25

For he must reign, till he hath put all his enemies under his feet.

Hebrews 3:3-4

For he hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by so much as he that built the house hath more honor than the house.

2 Peter 1:11

for thus shall be richly supplied unto you the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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