Hebrews 10:13
New International Version
and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool.

New Living Translation
There he waits until his enemies are humbled and made a footstool under his feet.

English Standard Version
waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet.

Berean Standard Bible
Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,

Berean Literal Bible
the henceforth awaiting until His enemies should be placed as a footstool for His feet.

King James Bible
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

New King James Version
from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool.

New American Standard Bible
waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES ARE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET.

NASB 1995
waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES BE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET.

NASB 1977
waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES BE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET.

Legacy Standard Bible
waiting from that time UNTIL HIS ENEMIES ARE PUT AS A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET.

Amplified Bible
waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES ARE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET.

Christian Standard Bible
He is now waiting until his enemies are made his footstool.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He is now waiting until His enemies are made His footstool.

American Standard Version
henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet.

Contemporary English Version
and he will stay there until his enemies are put under his power.

English Revised Version
from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made the footstool of his feet.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Since that time, he has been waiting for his enemies to be made his footstool.

Good News Translation
There he now waits until God puts his enemies as a footstool under his feet.

International Standard Version
Since that time, he has been waiting for his enemies to be made a footstool for his feet.

Majority Standard Bible
Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,

NET Bible
where he is now waiting until his enemies are made a footstool for his feet.

New Heart English Bible
from that time waiting until his enemies are made the footstool of his feet.

Webster's Bible Translation
From henceforth waiting till his enemies are made his footstool.

Weymouth New Testament
waiting from that time onward until His enemies be put as a footstool under His feet.

World English Bible
from that time waiting until his enemies are made the footstool of his feet.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
as to the rest, expecting until He may place His enemies [as] His footstool,

Berean Literal Bible
the henceforth awaiting until His enemies should be placed as a footstool for His feet.

Young's Literal Translation
as to the rest, expecting till He may place his enemies as his footstool,

Smith's Literal Translation
As to the rest, awaiting till his enemies be put a footstool of his feet.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From henceforth expecting, until his enemies be made his footstool.

Catholic Public Domain Version
awaiting that time when his enemies will be made his footstool.

New American Bible
now he waits until his enemies are made his footstool.

New Revised Standard Version
and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From henceforth there he will remain until his enemies are placed as a foot-stool under his feet.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he waits from then on until his enemies are put as a footstool under his feet,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
henceforth waiting till his enemies be made his footstool.

Godbey New Testament
finally waiting until his enemies may be made the foot-stool of his feet.

Haweis New Testament
henceforth waiting till his enemies be put as a footstool for his feet.

Mace New Testament
expecting the only event still remaining, the entire subjection of his enemies.

Weymouth New Testament
waiting from that time onward until His enemies be put as a footstool under His feet.

Worrell New Testament
from henceforth awaiting until His foes shall be placed as a footstool for His feet.

Worsley New Testament
waiting for the future, till his enemies be put under his feet.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Christ's Perfect Sacrifice
12But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. 13 Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, 14because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.…

Cross References
Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Acts 2:34-35
For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

Matthew 22:44
‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

Mark 12:36
Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

Luke 20:42-43
For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Colossians 3:1
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Isaiah 66:1
This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?

Psalm 2:8-9
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.


Treasury of Scripture

From now on expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

Hebrews 1:13
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Jump to Previous
Enemies Expecting Feet Footstool Henceforth Onward Rest Stool Time Wait Waiting Waits
Jump to Next
Enemies Expecting Feet Footstool Henceforth Onward Rest Stool Time Wait Waiting Waits
Hebrews 10
1. The weakness of the law sacrifices.
10. The sacrifice of Christ's body once offered,
14. for ever has taken away sins.
19. An exhortation to hold fast the faith with patience and thanksgiving.














Since that time
This phrase refers to the period following Christ's ascension into heaven. After His sacrificial death and resurrection, Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father, marking the completion of His earthly ministry. This time is significant as it marks the beginning of the Church Age, where believers are called to spread the Gospel. The phrase underscores the transition from Christ's active work on earth to His current position of authority in heaven.

He waits
The concept of waiting here implies a period of anticipation and expectation. Jesus, having completed His redemptive work, now awaits the fulfillment of God's plan for the final subjugation of His enemies. This waiting is not passive but is characterized by His ongoing intercession for believers (Hebrews 7:25). It reflects the already-but-not-yet tension of the Kingdom of God, where Christ's victory is assured but not yet fully realized on earth.

for His enemies
The enemies of Christ include all spiritual and earthly powers opposed to God's rule. This encompasses Satan, demonic forces, and those who reject the Gospel. The imagery of enemies is consistent with biblical themes of spiritual warfare and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. In a broader sense, it includes sin and death, which were defeated at the cross but will be fully eradicated at Christ's return.

to be made a footstool for His feet
This imagery is drawn from ancient Near Eastern customs where a victorious king would place his feet on the necks of defeated foes, symbolizing total conquest and subjugation. Biblically, it echoes Psalm 110:1, a messianic prophecy that speaks of the Messiah's ultimate victory. The footstool metaphor signifies complete dominion and authority, affirming Christ's sovereignty over all creation. This fulfillment will be realized at the Second Coming, when Christ will establish His eternal reign.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, who is seated at the right hand of God, waiting for His enemies to be subdued.

2. Enemies of Christ
Refers to all forces opposed to Christ's rule and authority, both spiritual and earthly.

3. Footstool
A metaphorical term indicating complete subjugation and victory over enemies.

4. Heaven
The place where Christ is seated at the right hand of God, signifying His authority and completed work.

5. The Church
The body of believers who are part of Christ's kingdom and await the fulfillment of His victory.
Teaching Points
Christ's Completed Work
Jesus' position at the right hand of God signifies the completion of His redemptive work. Believers can rest in the assurance of salvation and the certainty of His victory.

The Certainty of Victory
The imagery of enemies becoming a footstool assures believers of the ultimate triumph of Christ over all evil. This encourages perseverance and faithfulness in the face of opposition.

Living in Anticipation
As Christ waits for His enemies to be subdued, believers are called to live in anticipation of His return, actively participating in His mission on earth.

Spiritual Warfare
Understanding that Christ's enemies are spiritual as well as physical, believers are reminded to engage in spiritual warfare with the confidence of Christ's victory.

Hope and Encouragement
The promise of Christ's victory provides hope and encouragement to believers, motivating them to remain steadfast in their faith and witness.(13) Expecting.--This word belongs to the contrast just mentioned. He does not minister and offer His sacrifice again, but waits for the promised subjection of His foes. Once before in this context (Hebrews 9:28) our thought has been thus directed to the future consummation. There it consists in the second coming of Christ for the salvation of "them that wait for Him;" here it is He Himself who is "waiting," and the end is the attainment of supreme dominion. (See Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 1:13.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Since that time,
λοιπὸν (loipon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3063: Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.

He waits
ἐκδεχόμενος (ekdechomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1551: To wait for, expect. From ek and dechomai; to accept from some source, i.e. to await.

for
ἕως (heōs)
Conjunction
Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

enemies
ἐχθροὶ (echthroi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2190: Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.

to be made
τεθῶσιν (tethōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.

a footstool
ὑποπόδιον (hypopodion)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5286: A footstool. Neuter of a compound of hupo and pous; something under the feet, i.e. A foot-rest.

for
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

feet,
ποδῶν (podōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.


Links
Hebrews 10:13 NIV
Hebrews 10:13 NLT
Hebrews 10:13 ESV
Hebrews 10:13 NASB
Hebrews 10:13 KJV

Hebrews 10:13 BibleApps.com
Hebrews 10:13 Biblia Paralela
Hebrews 10:13 Chinese Bible
Hebrews 10:13 French Bible
Hebrews 10:13 Catholic Bible

NT Letters: Hebrews 10:13 From that time waiting until his enemies (Heb. He. Hb)
Hebrews 10:12
Top of Page
Top of Page