Hebrews 1:2But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. (NIV) 1. The Greek word translated “universe” (or “world” in many translations) is the plural of the Greek word aion, and...
Hebrews 1:8But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. (NIV) Both from the immediate context and with the presence of translation problems, there are quite a few reasons why we do...
Hebrews 1:10In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. (NIV) 1. This verse is quoted from the Old Testament (Ps.102:25), where it applied to Yahweh, and the author of Hebrews is lifting it from the...
Hebrews 2:16For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. (KJV) 1. This verse is occasionally used to prove the Trinity, but if so, it is only because a mistranslation is not recognized. Any student of the Bible...
Hebrews 7:3Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God he [Melchizedek] remains a priest forever. (NIV) 1. There are some Trinitarians who teach that Melchizedek was actually Jesus Christ because this...
