The Nature of the Son

1 Long ago God spoke a to the fathers by the prophets b at different times and in different ways. c 2 In these last days, d He has spoken to us by His Son. God has appointed Him heir of all things e and made the universe f g through Him. 3 The Son is the radiance h of God’s glory and the exact expression i of His nature, j sustaining all things by His powerful word. k After making purification for sins, l He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. m n 4 So He became higher in rank than the angels, just as the name He inherited is superior to theirs. o

The Son Superior to Angels

5 For to which of the angels did He ever say, You are My Son; today I have become Your Father, p q or again, I will be His Father, and He will be My Son? r s 6 When He again t brings His firstborn into the world, u He says, And all God’s angels must worship Him. v w 7 And about the angels He says:

He makes His angels winds, x

and His servants y a fiery flame, z a

8 but to b the Son:

Your throne, God,

is forever and ever,

and the scepter of Your kingdom

is a scepter of justice. c

9 You have loved righteousness

and hated lawlessness;

this is why God, Your God,

has anointed You

with the oil of joy d

rather than Your companions. e f

10 And:

In the beginning, Lord,

You established the earth,

and the heavens are the works of Your hands; g

11 they will perish, but You remain.

They will all wear out like clothing; h

12 You will roll them up like a cloak, i

and they will be changed like a robe.

But You are the same,

and Your years will never end. j k

13 Now to which of the angels has He ever said:

Sit at My right hand

until I make Your enemies Your footstool? l m n

14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation? o