What is the meaning of Hebrews 1:13? Yet to which of the angels did God ever say • The writer opens with a pointed question that highlights the Son’s superiority. Angels are mighty (2 Kings 19:35), but they are created servants (Hebrews 1:14). • God never addressed any angel with the words that follow; only the Son receives them (Hebrews 1:5; Hebrews 2:5). • This sharp contrast underlines that worship belongs to Christ alone (Revelation 22:8-9). Sit at My right hand • Quoted from Psalm 110:1, this phrase declares the Son’s enthronement beside the Father—an honor reserved for deity (Mark 16:19; Ephesians 1:20-21). • The right hand is the place of ultimate authority and completed work; Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice is finished (Hebrews 10:12). • Believers are invited to share in that heavenly reality through union with Christ (Colossians 3:1). Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet • God Himself pledges to subdue every adversary of the Son (1 Corinthians 15:25-27). • The imagery of a “footstool” depicts total, visible victory—fulfilled partly now, fully at Christ’s return (Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 19:11-16). • This promise echoes Genesis 3:15, showing the long-promised crushing of evil brought to completion in Jesus. summary Hebrews 1:13 sets Christ far above angels by proclaiming His unique enthronement and guaranteed triumph. The Father alone seats the Son at His right hand, pledging to bring every foe beneath His feet. For believers, this verse calls for confident worship of Jesus and steady hope in His coming, decisive victory. |
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