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Hebrews 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hebrews 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hebrews chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”
Hebrews 1:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hebrews 1:9
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Continuing the Psalm 45 quotation, this verse describes Christ's moral character and consequent exaltation. Christ has "loved righteousness" (ēgapēsas dikaiosynēn, ἠγάπησας δικαιοσύνην) and "hated iniquity" (emisēsas anomian, ἐμίσησας ἀνομίαν, literally "hated lawlessness"). This isn't mere preference but passionate devotion to righteousness and active opposition to sin.The verb tenses are significant—the aorist tense points to Christ's completed earthl...
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Cross-References for Hebrews 1:9
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“and hated wickedness. Therefore God”
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
“to give to them a garland for ashes”
“joy”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“that you may abound in hope”
“arrogance”
“love good”
“Yahweh”