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But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
The cross references for Hebrews 1:8 all relate to the idea of God's eternal kingdom and His dominion over all creation. They emphasize the power and authority of God, from His role as Creator and Builder of all things to His anointing of Jesus as the Messiah and King of His kingdom. They also emphasize the importance of Jesus and His relationship with the Father, as well as His role as the source of salvation and eternal life. Finally, they emphasize the righteousness and justice of God and His faithfulness to His promises.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Psalm 45:6-7: Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; | Both passages refer to the authority of God's kingdom, as symbolized by a throne and scepter. Hebrews 1:8 quotes Psalm 45:6-7 in reference to Jesus as the Son of God, indicating his authority in the kingdom of God. Psalm 45:6-7 speaks of God's love of righteousness and hatred of wickedness, and how God has anointed Jesus with the oil of gladness beyond his companions. This indicates that Jesus has been given a special authority in the kingdom of God, as the Son of God. |
| Psalm 145:13: Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. [The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.] | Both passages emphasize the enduring nature of God's kingdom. Hebrews 1:8 specifically mentions God's throne, which is a symbol of His authority, and the scepter of uprightness, which is a symbol of His righteousness. Psalm 145:13 speaks of God's kingdom as everlasting and His dominion as enduring throughout all generations, emphasizing His faithfulness and kindness. |
| Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. | Both passages refer to the coming of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:8 speaks of Jesus as God and the King of the Kingdom of Heaven, while Isaiah 7:14 speaks of the miraculous birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. The fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 is a sign of the power and authority of Jesus, who is God and the King of Heaven. |
| Isaiah 9:6-7: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. | Both passages refer to the same person: Jesus. Hebrews 1:8 is a direct quote from Psalm 45, which speaks of Jesus as God and the rightful ruler of an everlasting kingdom. Isaiah 9:6-7 is a prophecy about Jesus and his role as the ruler of a kingdom that will never end. This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was born and ascended to the throne of David. |
| Jeremiah 23:5-6: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’ | Both passages refer to the coming of the Messiah, who is promised to bring justice and righteousness to the world. Hebrews 1:8 speaks of Jesus as God, who has an eternal throne and scepter of uprightness. Jeremiah 23:5-6 prophesies the coming of a righteous ruler, who will be called 'The LORD is our righteousness.' This is a direct reference to Jesus, who is the fulfillment of the prophecy. |
| Matthew 1:23: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). | Both passages refer to the identity of Jesus as God. Hebrews 1:8 speaks of Jesus as God, saying that He has an everlasting throne and a scepter of uprightness. Matthew 1:23 speaks of Jesus as Immanuel, which means God with us, and that He was born of a virgin. Both passages show that Jesus is God, and that He is with us, making Him accessible to all. |
| John 10:30: I and the Father are one.” | Both passages demonstrate the unity of Jesus with God the Father. Hebrews 1:8 shows that Jesus is addressed as God and given an eternal throne and kingdom. John 10:30 reveals that Jesus and the Father are one in essence, not just in action or purpose. This unity is further emphasized in the Father's address of Jesus as "God" in Hebrews 1:8. |
| Romans 9:5: To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. | Both passages refer to Jesus' role as God. Hebrews 1:8 speaks of Jesus' throne and scepter as being eternal, emphasizing His authority and kingship. Romans 9:5 states that Jesus is God over all, emphasizing His divinity. |
| Hebrews 3:3-4: For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) | Both passages refer to the glory of Jesus. Hebrews 1:8 refers to Jesus as God, emphasizing his eternal and righteous rule. Hebrews 3:3-4 speaks of Jesus having more glory than Moses, and that all things were made by God. This highlights the superiority of Jesus to Moses, and the divinity of Jesus. |
| 1 John 5:20: And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ as God. Hebrews 1:8 references God's eternal throne and scepter of uprightness, both of which are attributes of God. 1 John 5:20 states that Jesus is the true God and eternal life, and that understanding of him has been given to us. |
Heavenly Father, we thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Lord and Savior. We praise you for His perfect righteousness and justice, for His mercy and kindness, and for His faithfulness and love. Thank you for the hope we have in Him and for His dominion over us that will endure forever.
Help us to trust in Him and to seek Him in all our ways. Give us the courage to live righteous lives, to love justice and to hate wickedness. Help us to be faithful to You and to be zealous for good works.
We pray that we would be filled with the Holy Spirit and that we would be empowered to share the Good News of Jesus with the world. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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