Thematic Bible




Hebrews 1:1 (show verse)

God, having spoken to the fathers long ago in [the voices and writings of] the prophets in many separate revelations [each of which set forth a portion of the truth], and in many ways,

Hebrews 1:2 (show verse)

has in these last days spoken [with finality] to us in [the person of One who is by His character and nature] His Son [namely Jesus], whom He appointed heir and lawful owner of all things, through whom also He created the universe [that is, the universe as a space-time-matter continuum].

Hebrews 1:3 (show verse)

The Son is the radiance and only expression of the glory of [our awesome] God [reflecting God’s Shekinah glory, the Light-being, the brilliant light of the divine], and the exact representation and perfect imprint of His [Father’s] essence, and upholding and maintaining and propelling all things [the entire physical and spiritual universe] by His powerful word [carrying the universe along to its predetermined goal]. When He [Himself and no other] had [by offering Himself on the cross as a sacrifice for sin] accomplished purification from sins and established our freedom from guilt, He sat down [revealing His completed work] at the right hand of the Majesty on high [revealing His Divine authority],

Hebrews 1:4 (show verse)

having become as much superior to angels, since He has inherited a more excellent and glorious name than they [that is, Son—the name above all names].

Hebrews 1:5 (show verse)

For to which of the angels did the Father ever say,

You are My Son,
Today I have begotten (fathered) You [established You as a Son, with kingly dignity]”?


And again [did He ever say to the angels],

I shall be a Father to Him
And He shall be a Son to Me”?
No Themes for this verse.

Hebrews 1:6 (show verse)

And when He again brings the firstborn [highest-ranking Son] into the world, He says,

And all the angels of God are to worship Him.”

Hebrews 1:7 (show verse)

And concerning the angels He says,

Who makes His angels winds,
And His ministering servants flames of fire [to do His bidding].”

Hebrews 1:8 (show verse)

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.

Hebrews 1:9 (show verse)


You have loved righteousness [integrity, virtue, uprightness in purpose] and have hated lawlessness [injustice, sin].
Therefore God, Your God, Has anointed You
With the oil of gladness above Your companions.”

Hebrews 1:10 (show verse)

And,

You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,
And the heavens are the works of Your hands;

Hebrews 1:11 (show verse)


They will perish, but You remain [forever and ever];
And they will all wear out like a garment,

Hebrews 1:12 (show verse)


And like a robe You will roll them up;
Like a garment they will be changed.
But You are the same [forever],
And Your years will never end.”

Hebrews 1:13 (show verse)

But to which of the angels has the Father ever said,

Sit at My right hand [together with me in royal dignity],
Until I make your enemies
A footstool for your feet [in triumphant conquest]”?

Hebrews 1:14 (show verse)

Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]