Hebrews 1:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:”
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Read Full Chapter →The Son is addressed as Lord who founded the earth in the beginning and made the heavens with His hands.
What Does Hebrews 1:10 Mean?
The writer adds another psalm, words once sung to the eternal Lord, and applies them to the Son. In the beginning He laid the earth's foundation, and the heavens are the work of His hands. Creation itself is laid at His feet.
The same Son who purged our sins is the one who set the stars in place. This sweep from the cradle of creation to the cross unites the vastness of His power with the tenderness of His mercy. The hands that flung the heavens into being are the hands that were stretched out for us, and that truth invites both awe and deep comfort.
Hebrews 1:10 in the Original Language
themelioo (θεμελιόω), 'laid the foundation' -- to establish firmly upon a base, as a builder sets a footing.
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What does Hebrews 1:10 mean?
The Son is addressed as Lord who founded the earth in the beginning and made the heavens with His hands.