Hebrews 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 1:8 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 1:8 — KJV
“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. righteousness: Gr. rightness, or, straightness”
— Hebrews 1:8 (KJV)
Hebrews 1:8 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 1:8
“Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:8: throne, god, ever
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:8: son, throne, righteousness
“He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:8: son, throne, ever
“Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:8: son, god, ever
“For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 1:8: saith, throne, ever
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