Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

New American Standard Bible

But of the Son He says,
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
And the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom.

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.

Holman Bible

but to the Son:

Your throne, God,
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of Your kingdom
is a scepter of justice.

A Conservative Version

But toward the Son, Thy throne, O God, is into the age of the age. The scepter of thy kingdom is a scepter of straightness.

American Standard Version

but of the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Amplified

But about the Son [the Father says to Him],

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
And the scepter of [absolute] righteousness is the scepter of His kingdom.

An Understandable Version

But God says [this] about the Son [Psa. 97:7], "Your throne [i.e. kingdom], O God [Note: This term here is applied to Jesus], will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter [i.e., the standard for ruling] of your kingdom.

Anderson New Testament

But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.

Bible in Basic English

But of the Son he says, Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; and the rod of your kingdom is a rod of righteousness.

Common New Testament

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but to the son he saith, "God is thy throne for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity.

Darby Translation

but as to the Son, Thy throne, O God, is to the age of the age, and a sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Godbey New Testament

but to the Son he says, Thy throne, O God, is unto the age of the age; and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.

Goodspeed New Testament

But of the Son he says, "God is your throne forever and ever! And a righteous scepter is the scepter of his kingdom!

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

And to the Son, Thy throne, O God, for the time of time: a rod of uprightness the rod of thy kingdom.

King James 2000

But unto the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

but concerning the Son, "Your throne, O God, [is] {forever and ever}, and the scepter of righteous [is the] scepter of your kingdom.

Modern King James verseion

But to the Son He says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But unto the son he saith, "God, thy seat shall be forever, and ever. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Moffatt New Testament

he says of the Son, 'God is thy throne for ever and ever, thy royal sceptre is the sceptre of equity:

Montgomery New Testament

But to the Son he says. Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the scepter of thy kingdom is the scepter of justice.

NET Bible

but of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

New Heart English Bible

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom.

Noyes New Testament

but of the Son: "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; and the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.

Sawyer New Testament

but of the Son, Thy throne, God, is forever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of rectitude.

The Emphasized Bible

but, as to the Son, - Thy throne, O God, is unto times age-abiding, and - A sceptre of equity, is the sceptre of his kingdom,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is unto eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Twentieth Century New Testament

while of the Son he said-- 'God is thy throne for ever and ever; The scepter of his Kingdom is the scepter of Justice;

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

But of His Son, He says, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and for ever, and the sceptre of Thy Kingdom is a sceptre of absolute justice.

Williams New Testament

But regarding the Son He says: "Your throne, O God, will stand forever and ever; a righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom.

World English Bible

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your Kingdom.

Worrell New Testament

but respecting the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever"; and, "A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy Kingdom;

Worsley New Testament

but to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness:

Youngs Literal Translation

and unto the Son: 'Thy throne, O God, is to the age of the age; a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy reign;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412

the Son
υἱός 
Huios 
Usage: 213

he saith, Thy
σοῦ 
Sou 
thy, thee, thine, thine own, thou, not tr
Usage: 241

θρόνος 
Thronos 
Usage: 52

O God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

is for
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

αἰών 
Aion 
Usage: 101

and ever
αἰών 
Aion 
Usage: 101

ῥάβδος 
Rhabdos 
Usage: 9

εὐθύτης 
Euthutes 
Usage: 1

is the sceptre
ῥάβδος 
Rhabdos 
Usage: 9

of
βασιλεία 
Basileia 
Usage: 54

thy
σοῦ 
Sou 
thy, thee, thine, thine own, thou, not tr
Usage: 241

Devotionals

Devotionals about Hebrews 1:8

References

Images Hebrews 1:8

Prayers for Hebrews 1:8

Context Readings

The Greatness Of God's Son

7 Now about the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire." 8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. That is why God, your God, anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness."



Cross References

Psalm 45:6-7

Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

Isaiah 9:6-7

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I'll raise up a righteous branch for David. He will be a king who rules wisely, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

John 10:30

I and the Father are one."

John 20:28

Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!"

Romans 9:5

To the Israelis belong the patriarchs, and from them, the Messiah descended, who is God over all, the one who is forever blessed. Amen.

1 John 5:20

We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know the true God. We are in union with the one who is true, his Son Jesus the Messiah, who is the true God and eternal life.

Isaiah 7:14

"Therefore the LORD himself will give you a sign. Watch! The virgin is conceiving a child, and will give birth to a son, and his name will be called Immanuel.

Hosea 1:7

But I'll have mercy on the house of Judah, and I'll save them by the LORD their God I will not save them by the bow, by the sword, by battle, by horses, or by cavalry."

Zechariah 9:9

"Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion; cry out, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you. He is righteous, and he is able to save. He is humble, and is riding on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Malachi 3:1

"Watch out! I'm sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly, the LORD you are looking for will come to his Temple. He is the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Watch out! He is coming!" says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

1 Timothy 3:16

By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning!

Titus 2:13-14

as we wait for the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus the Messiah.

Deuteronomy 2:37

You did not encroach onto Ammonite land, the banks of the Wadi Jabbok, the towns in the hill country, and all the other places that were forbidden by the LORD our God."

Deuteronomy 7:14

You'll be blessed among all the nations. There'll be no infertility among you, not even among your herds.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.

Psalm 72:1-4

God, endow the king with ability to render your justice, and the king's son to render your right decisions.

Psalm 72:7

The righteous will flourish at the proper time and peace will prevail until the moon is no more.

Psalm 72:11-14

May all kings bow down to him, and all nations serve him.

Psalm 99:4

A mighty king who loves justice, you have established fairness. You have exercised justice and righteousness over Jacob.

Psalm 145:13

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your authority endures from one generation to another. God is faithful about everything he says and merciful in everything he does.

Isaiah 32:1-2

"Look, a king will reign in righteousness, and rulers will rule with justice.

Isaiah 45:21-22

Explain and present a case! Yes, let them take counsel together. Who announced this long ago, who declared it from the distant past? Was it not I, the LORD? And there is no other God besides me, a righteous God and Savior; and there is none besides me.

Isaiah 45:25

In the LORD all the descendants of Israel will triumph and make their boast."

Jeremiah 38:15

Jeremiah told Zedekiah, "When I tell you, you will surely put me to death, won't you? And when I give you advice, you don't listen to me."

Zechariah 13:9

And I will bring that surviving third through, testing them as if through fire, purifying them like silver, assaying them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, "This is my people,' and they will say, "The LORD is my God.'"

Matthew 1:23

"See, a virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,"

Luke 1:16-17

He will bring many of Israel's descendants back to the Lord their God.

John 10:33

The Jewish leaders answered him, "We are not going to stone you for a good action, but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, are making yourself God!"

1 Corinthians 15:25

For he must rule until God puts all the Messiah's enemies under his feet.

Hebrews 3:3-4

because he is worthy of greater glory than Moses in the same way that the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way you will be generously granted entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah.

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