How does Hebrews 1:6 connect with the call to praise in Psalm 148:2? Hebrews 1:6—Angels Worship the Firstborn “And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: ‘Let all God’s angels worship Him.’” Psalm 148:2—Universal Call to Angelic Praise “Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.” Key Links Between the Two Texts • Same heavenly audience: both verses address “all” the angels. • Same command: “worship” or “praise” is an imperative directed to the angelic host. • Same ultimate object: Psalm 148 commands praise for the LORD; Hebrews identifies the LORD’s “Firstborn”—Jesus—as the One rightly receiving that angelic worship. • Scriptural harmony: Hebrews treats the Old Testament call of Psalm 148 (and the Greek wording of Deuteronomy 32:43 LXX) as divine instruction that angels must honor Christ, underscoring that Jesus shares the full deity of Yahweh (cf. John 1:1; Colossians 1:15-17). What This Teaches Us About Christ • Supremacy—Angels, glorious as they are (Psalm 103:20), bow before Jesus; therefore He is infinitely greater (Hebrews 1:4). • Deity—Only God is to be worshiped (Exodus 20:3-5; Revelation 22:8-9). Hebrews’ application of Psalm 148 to Jesus affirms His divine nature. • Fulfillment—The prophetic Psalms find their climax in Christ; Old Testament praise reaches its intended target in the incarnate Son (Luke 24:44). Practical Takeaways for Our Praise • Join the angels—When we exalt Jesus, we participate in the same unending chorus Psalm 148 summons. • Christ-centered worship—All songs, prayers, and proclamations should focus on the glory of the Son (Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 5:11-13). • Confidence in Scripture—The seamless fit between Psalm 148:2 and Hebrews 1:6 assures us that every word of God is unified and trustworthy. |
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