히브리서 1장 [NIV]

히브리서 1장 [RSV]

1. 1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,

   1 In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets;

2. 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

   2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

3. 3 The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

   3 He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

4. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

   4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has obtained is more excellent than theirs.

5. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father"? Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"?

   5 For to what angel did God ever say, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"? Or again, "I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son"?

6. 6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all Gods angels worship him."

   6 And again, when he brings the first-born into the world, he says, "Let all Gods angels worship him."

7. 7 In speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire."

   7 Of the angels he says, "Who makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire."

8. 8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.

   8 But of the Son he says, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever, the righteous scepter is the scepter of thy kingdom.

9. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."

   9 Thou hast loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness beyond thy comrades."

10. 10 He also says, "In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

    10 And, "Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands;

11. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.

    11 they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment,

12. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end."

    12 like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end."

13. 13 To which of the angels did God ever say, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"?

    13 But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet"?

14. 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

    14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?