Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
But of the Son He says,
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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.
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 Moreover of the angels He says, "He changes His angels into winds, and His ministering servants into a flame of fire." 8 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. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Thy God, has anointed Thee with the oil of gladness beyond Thy companions."
Phrases
Names
Cross References
John 10:30
I and the Father are one."
John 20:28
"My Lord and my God!" replied Thomas.
Romans 9:5
To them the Patriarchs belong, and from them in respect of His human lineage came the Christ, who is exalted above all, God blessed throughout the Ages. Amen.
1 John 5:20
And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we know the true One, and are in union with the true One--that is, we are in union with His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and the Life of the Ages.
1 Timothy 3:16
And, beyond controversy, great is the mystery of our religion-- that Christ appeared in human form, and His claims justified by the Spirit, was seen by angels and proclaimed among Gentile nations, was believed on in the world, and received up again into glory.
Titus 2:13-14
in expectation of the fulfilment of our blessed hope--the Appearing in glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;
Matthew 1:23
"Mark! The maiden will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call His name Immanuel" --a word which signifies 'God with us'.
Luke 1:16-17
Many of the descendants of Israel will he turn to the Lord their God;
John 10:33
"For no good deed," the Jews replied, "are we going to stone you, but for blasphemy, and because you, who are only a man, are making yourself out to be God."
1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must continue King until He shall have put all His enemies under His feet.
Hebrews 3:3-4
For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, in so far as he who has built a house has higher honour than the house itself.
2 Peter 1:11
And so a triumphant admission into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will be freely granted to you.