1 God, having spoken in former times in fragmentary and varied fashion to our forefathers by the prophets, ISV — Hebrews 1:1
2 has in these last days spoken to us by a Son whom he appointed to be the heir of everything and through whom he also made the universe. ISV — Hebrews 1:2
3 He is the reflection a1:3 Or radiance of God’s glory and the exact likeness of his being, and he holds everything together by his powerful word. After he had provided a cleansing from sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Highest Majesty ISV — Hebrews 1:3
4 and became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is better than theirs. ISV — Hebrews 1:4
5 For to which of the angels did God b1:5 Lit. he ever say, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father”? c1:5 Cf. Ps 2:7 Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? d1:5 Cf. 2 Sam 7:14 ISV — Hebrews 1:5
6 And again, when he brings e1:6 Or And when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” f1:6 Deut 32:43 (LXX); Ps 97:7 ISV — Hebrews 1:6
7 Now about the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire.” g1:7 Cf. Ps 104:4 ISV — Hebrews 1:7
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. ISV — Hebrews 1:8
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.” h1:9 Cf. Ps 45:6-7 ISV — Hebrews 1:9
10 And, “In the beginning, Lord, i1:10 MT source citation reads LORD you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. ISV — Hebrews 1:10
11 They will come to an end, but you will remain forever. They will all wear out like clothes. ISV — Hebrews 1:11
12 You will roll them up like a robe, and they will be changed like clothes. But you remain the same, and your life j1:12 Lit. years will never end.” k1:12 Cf. Ps 102:25-27 ISV — Hebrews 1:12
13 But to which of the angels did he ever say, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? l1:13 Cf. Ps 110:1 ISV — Hebrews 1:13
14 All of them are spirits on a divine mission, sent to serve those who are about to inherit salvation, aren’t they? ISV — Hebrews 1:14