Hebrews 1:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.”
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Read Full Chapter →When God brings His firstborn into the world, He commands all the angels to worship Him.
What Does Hebrews 1:6 Mean?
The writer continues his chain of Scripture, citing a line that calls heaven's hosts to bow. When God brings His firstborn into the world, the command goes out: let all the angels of God worship Him. The very beings just discussed are summoned to adore the Son.
Worship belongs to God alone, and here the angels are told to give it to the Son. The title firstborn speaks of supreme rank and inheritance, not of beginning. For the believer, this verse settles the question of how high Christ stands: the heavenly host falls before Him, and we are right to join their praise with our whole hearts.
Hebrews 1:6 in the Original Language
prototokos (πρωτότοκος), 'firstbegotten' -- firstborn, a title of preeminence and heirship rather than of origin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hebrews 1:6
What does Hebrews 1:6 mean?
When God brings His firstborn into the world, He commands all the angels to worship Him.