Hebrews 1:8 akjv — But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kin…

American King James Version

"But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. "

— Hebrews 1:8, American King James Version

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Hebrews 1 — Context

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For to which of the angels said he at any time, You are my Son, this day have I begotten you? 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 brings in the first-begotten into the world, he says, And let all the angels of God worship him.

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And of the angels he says, Who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.

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But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.

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You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

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And, You, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of your hands:

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They shall perish; but you remain; and they all shall wax old as does a garment;

Hebrews 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 1:8 say?
Hebrews 1:8 in the American King James Version reads: “But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. ”
Where is Hebrews 1:8 in the Bible?
Hebrews 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Hebrews 1:8 in?
Hebrews 1:8 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 1:8?
Hebrews 1:8 reads (AKJV): “But to the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. ” 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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