Hebrews 1:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”
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What Does Hebrews 1:9 Mean?
Still quoting the royal psalm, the writer describes the character that fits the throne just named. The Son loved righteousness and hated iniquity, and because of this God anointed Him with the oil of gladness above all His companions.
The Son's authority rests on His holiness; He rules well because He loves what is good and refuses what is evil. The anointing of gladness crowns Him with joy beyond measure. The very name Messiah, the Anointed One, shines here. Those who belong to Him are His fellows, drawn near to share, in their measure, the joy of the One who never wavered in love for the right.
Hebrews 1:9 in the Original Language
chrio (χρίω), 'anointed' -- to pour oil upon as a mark of consecration; the root behind the title Christ.
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What does Hebrews 1:9 mean?
Because the Son loved righteousness and hated evil, God anointed Him with gladness beyond all others.