Hebrews 1:13

13 Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet” ^[a]?

Hebrews 1:13 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 1:13

But to which of the angels said he at any time
That is, he never said to any of them in his council, or covenant; he never designed to give them any such honour, as hereafter expressed; he never promised it to them, or bestowed it on them; he never called up any of them to so high a place, or to such a dignity:

sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool;
yet this he said to his Son, ( Psalms 110:1 ) for to him, the Messiah, are they spoken, and have had their fulfilment in him: (See Gill on Matthew 22:44); and therefore he must be greater than the angels.

Hebrews 1:13 In-Context

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

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.”

13 Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet” ?

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

Footnotes

• [a] Psalms 110:1