Hebrews 1:7 kjv — And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.

King James Version

"And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire."

— Hebrews 1:7, King James Version

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Hebrews 1 — Context

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Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

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For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

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And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.

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And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.

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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.

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Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Hebrews 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 1:7 say?
Hebrews 1:7 in the King James Version reads: “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.”
Where is Hebrews 1:7 in the Bible?
Hebrews 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 1, verse 7.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 1:7.
What translation should I read Hebrews 1:7 in?
Hebrews 1:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 1:7?
Hebrews 1:7 reads (KJV): “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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