who is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, sustaining all [things] by the word of power. [When he] had made purification for sins through him, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

For if the word spoken through angels was binding and every transgression and act of disobedience received a just penalty,

For the word of God [is] living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, both joints and marrow, and able to judge the reflections and thoughts of the heart.

and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the coming age,

By faith we understand the worlds were created by the word of God, in order that what is seen did not come into existence from what is visible.

and to the noise of a trumpet, and to the sound of words which those who heard begged [that] not [another] word be spoken to them.

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you; {considering the outcome of their way of life}, imitate their faith.

Now I urge you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for indeed I have written to you {briefly}.