Hebrews 1:8

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The author addresses believers by quoting Scripture to contrast the Son with angels, placing the declaration at the moment of establishing the Son’s supreme authority. The words — θρὸνος (thronos) = throne; δὲ (de) = however. The thread — The quotation originates in Psalms 45:6 and echoes the Davidic covenant themes in Isaiah 9:6 and Jeremiah 23:5. Why it lands — It demands recognition that the Son possesses eternal, divinely-ordained rule, requiring readers to submit to His sovereign governance rather than elevating created beings.

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The Greek words

King James Version

But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Cross-references

Psalms 45:6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Romans 9:5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.
John 10:30 I and the Father are one.”
1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Hebrews 3:3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
Psalms 145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.