Hebrews 1:13

13 When has he ever said to any of the angels, Sit at my right side until I put your enemies under your feet like a footstool?^[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 pass away, but you remain. They will all wear out like old clothes.

12 You will fold them up like a coat. They will be changed like a person changes clothes, but you stay the same, and the years of your life won't come to an end.

13 When has he ever said to any of the angels, Sit at my right side until I put your enemies under your feet like a footstool?

14 Aren't all the angels ministering spirits who are sent to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?

Footnotes

• [a] Ps 110:1