Hébreux - Caput 1

Hébreux 1.1 multifariam et multis modis olim Deus loquens patribus in prophetis Hébreux 1.2 novissime diebus istis locutus est nobis in Filio quem constituit heredem universorum per quem fecit et saecula Hébreux 1.3 qui cum sit splendor gloriae et figura substantiae eius portansque omnia verbo virtutis suae purgationem peccatorum faciens sedit ad dexteram Maiestatis in excelsis Hébreux 1.4 tanto melior angelis effectus quanto differentius prae illis nomen hereditavit Hébreux 1.5 cui enim dixit aliquando angelorum Filius meus es tu ego hodie genui te et rursum ego ero illi in Patrem et ipse erit mihi in Filium Hébreux 1.6 et cum iterum introducit primogenitum in orbem terrae dicit et adorent eum omnes angeli Dei Hébreux 1.7 et ad angelos quidem dicit qui facit angelos suos spiritus et ministros suos flammam ignis Hébreux 1.8 ad Filium autem thronus tuus Deus in saeculum saeculi et virga aequitatis virga regni tui Hébreux 1.9 dilexisti iustitiam et odisti iniquitatem propterea unxit te Deus Deus tuus oleo exultationis prae participibus tuis Hébreux 1.10 et tu in principio Domine terram fundasti et opera manuum tuarum sunt caeli Hébreux 1.11 ipsi peribunt tu autem permanebis et omnes ut vestimentum veterescent Hébreux 1.12 et velut amictum involves eos et mutabuntur tu autem idem es et anni tui non deficient Hébreux 1.13 ad quem autem angelorum dixit aliquando sede a dextris meis quoadusque ponam inimicos tuos scabillum pedum tuorum Hébreux 1.14 nonne omnes sunt administratorii spiritus in ministerium missi propter eos qui hereditatem capient salutis

Hébreux : Caput 1

The Supremacy of Christ according to Hebrews 1

Chapter 1 of the Epistle to the Hebrews proclaims the supremacy of Christ. It raises a vital question: how does Jesus surpass God's previous revelations? This majestic text presents Christ as the pinnacle of divine revelation, superior to the angels and heir of all things. The author highlights the divinity of Jesus, his role in the creation and maintenance of the universe, as well as his redemptive work.

To establish Christ's authority, the author uses quotations from the Old Testament. Let's explore together five biblical passages that develop the glorious themes of this foundational chapter.

Colossians 1:15-16

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, powers or authorities; all things were created through him and for him. » This passage echoes the description of Christ in Hebrews 1 as the creator and sustainer of all things.

John 1:1-3

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; without him, nothing would have been made that exists.” » Like Hebrews 1, this passage emphasizes the divinity of Christ and his role in creation.

Philippians 2:9-11

"Therefore God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." » This passage reflects the exaltation of Christ described in Hebrews 1, emphasizing His superiority over all things.

Psalms 2:7

"I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, 'You are my Son; today I have begotten you.' » This psalm is quoted in Hebrews 1:5 to demonstrate the superiority of Christ over the angels.

Isaiah 9:6

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders. And he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. » This messianic prophecy resonates with the description of Christ in Hebrews 1 as Son of God and heir of all things.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to recognize the greatness of Christ, our Savior, and to celebrate His eternal reign.