📖 Hebrews — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Red lettering identifies words spoken by Jesus; it is an editorial reading aid. Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto Rthe fathers by the prophets,
Hebrews 1:2 Hath in Rthese last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Hebrews 1:3 Who being Rthe brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
Hebrews 1:4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
Hebrews 1:5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, RThou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
Hebrews 1:6 RAnd again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
Hebrews 1:7 And of the angels he saith, RWho maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.
Hebrews 1:8 But unto the Son he saith, RThy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Hebrews 1:9 Thou hast Rloved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Hebrews 1:10 And, RThou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
Hebrews 1:11 They Rshall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
Hebrews 1:12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: Rbut thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
Hebrews 1:13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, RSit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all Rministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 1:1–4 — God speaks through the Son
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The opening contrasts earlier prophetic speech with the Son, who reveals God's glory, sustains all things, and sits after purifying sins.
Key Truth: Attend to God's revelation through the Son.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “God, who at ____ times and in divers manners spake in time past unto …” (Hebrews 1:1)
Find it in Hebrews 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ made so much better than the angels, as he hath …” (Hebrews 1:4)
Find it in Hebrews 1:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he ____ the worlds;” (Hebrews 1:2)
Find it in Hebrews 1:2 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 1:5–9 — The Son's superiority to angels
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Scripture witnesses to the Son's unique name, throne, and righteousness, distinguishing him from ministering angels.
Key Truth: Honor the Son's unique dignity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But unto the ____ he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and …” (Hebrews 1:8)
Find it in Hebrews 1:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And of the ____ he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers …” (Hebrews 1:7)
Find it in Hebrews 1:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Thou hast loved ____ , and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath …” (Hebrews 1:9)
Find it in Hebrews 1:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 1:10–14 — The enduring Lord and serving angels
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord's permanence is contrasted with creation's change; angels serve those who will inherit salvation.
Key Truth: Rest hope in the Lord's enduring faithfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And, Thou, ____ , in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the …” (Hebrews 1:10)
Find it in Hebrews 1:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And as a ____ shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: …” (Hebrews 1:12)
Find it in Hebrews 1:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Are they not all ____ spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be …” (Hebrews 1:14)
Find it in Hebrews 1:14 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 110:1 — The chapter cites the royal invitation to sit at God's right hand.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How should the Son's dignity affect the attention you give his word?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 1:1–4 (God speaks through the Son) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 1:5–9 (The Son's superiority to angels) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 1:10–14 (The enduring Lord and serving angels) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What action precedes the Son's sitting down at the right hand of the Majesty on high?
5. What purpose is stated for the ministering spirits?
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