Hebrews 1:13

13 Now to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies Your footstool ?^{[a] [b]}

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 clothing;

12 You will roll them up like a cloak, and they will be changed like a robe. But You are the same, and Your years will never end.

13 Now to which of the angels has He ever said: Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies Your footstool ?

14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?

Footnotes

• [a] Or enemies a footstool for Your feet
• [b] Ps 110:1