Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But of the Son He says,
“
And the righteous scepter is the scepter of
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
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of Your kingdom
is a scepter of justice.
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.
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],
And the
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;
Themes
Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As eternal
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the eternal God and creator
Jesus Christ, King » Has a righteous kingdom
Endurance » The lord enduring forever
Glory of Christ » As the son of God
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » As the eternal God and creator
Kingdom of God » The kingdom of God having no end
Righteousness » Christ » Shall reign in
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ
Topics
Interlinear
De
Basileia
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 1:8
Images Hebrews 1:8
Prayers for Hebrews 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Greatness Of God's Son
7
Of the angels he says: He makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. (Psalm 104:4)
8 But of the Son He says,
“
And the righteous scepter is the scepter of
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 45:6-7
God is your throne forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.
John 10:30
The Father and I are one (united in purpose).
John 20:28
Thomas answered: My Lord and my God! (John 1:18; 10:36; 20:17)
Romans 9:5
The forefathers belong to them from whom came the Christ according to the flesh. God who is over all is blessed forever. Amen.
1 John 5:20
We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding. We know him that is true for we are in him who is true, [and] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and everlasting life.
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore Jehovah will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).
Hosea 1:7
However I will have mercy (compassion) (love) on the house of Judah. I will not save them by bow, or by sword. I will not save them by battle, not by horses, nor by horsemen. However, I will save them by Jehovah their God.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king comes to you! He is righteous having salvation. He is humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the son of a she ass.
Malachi 3:1
Behold, I send my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Seek Jehovah! He will suddenly come to his Temple along with the messenger of the covenant. He is one you desire, behold, he comes, said Jehovah of Hosts.
1 Timothy 3:16
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
Titus 2:13-14
Look for the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of the great God. And look for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Deuteronomy 2:37
However, we did not go near the Ammonite towns, both in the mountains and near the Jabbok River, just as Jehovah commanded.
Deuteronomy 7:14
God will bless you more than any other people. There will not be a male or a female barren among you or your livestock.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
Psalm 72:1-4
([Prayers of David]) O God, give the king your justice. Give your righteousness to the royal son.
Psalm 72:7
In his day the righteous will flourish. There will be abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
Psalm 72:11-14
Yes, all kings will bow down before him. All nations will serve him.
Psalm 99:4
The strength of the King loves justice. You have established equity. You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion throughout all generations.
Isaiah 32:1-2
Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with righteousness. Princes will rule for the sake of justice.
Isaiah 45:21-22
Speak and present your case. Yes, let them consult one another. Who revealed this in the distant past and predicted it long ago? Was it not I, Jehovah? There is no other God except me. There is no other righteous God and Savior besides me.
Isaiah 45:25
All the descendants of Israel will be declared righteous, and they will praise Jehovah.'
Jeremiah 38:15
I answered: If I tell you the truth, you will put me to death, and if I give you advice, you will not pay any attention.
Zechariah 13:9
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
Matthew 1:23
The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)
Luke 1:16-17
Great numbers of the children of Israel will return to Jehovah their God because of him. (1 Samuel 7:3)
John 10:33
The Jews answered him: We do not stone you for good work but for blasphemy. You are a man and you make yourself like God. (John 1:1)
1 Corinthians 15:25
For he (Christ) must rule as king until he (God) puts all enemies under his feet (his control). (Psalm 2; 110) (Daniel 2:44) (Revelation 5:10; 20:6)
Hebrews 3:3-4
He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses. This is because the builder of the house has more honor than the house.
2 Peter 1:11
For in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly (abundantly) supplied to you.